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Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat

Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Enjoy a vibrant Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat, perfect for summer meals and gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Salting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Persian Cucumbers or Japanese cucumbers if unavailable
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat shredded
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayo adjust for preferred creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds or fresh herbs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and slice the Persian cucumbers into thin julienne strips, sprinkle with salt, and let sit in a colander for about 5-10 minutes.
  2. After salting, gently squeeze the cucumbers with a clean cloth to remove excess moisture.
  3. Finely shred the imitation crab meat into small pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine mayo, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  5. In the bowl with crab meat, mix in the dried cucumbers and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds or herbs before serving chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ideal for summer gatherings and quick meals, this salad combines fresh ingredients for a satisfying dish.

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