Description
A refreshing and creamy Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat, perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Persian Cucumbers (Substitute with Japanese cucumbers if not available.)
- 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat (Shred into small pieces.)
- 1/2 cup Mayo (Adjust for desired creaminess.)
- 1 tbsp Vinegar (Adjust to taste.)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Pepper (Freshly cracked.)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (Or fresh herbs like dill or cilantro.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash the Persian cucumbers under cool water. Slice them thinly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Shred the Crab: In a separate bowl, shred the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together the mayo, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and cracked pepper in a small bowl. Adjust to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture and gently fold until combined.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds or fresh herbs on top for added flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg