Description
A refreshing cucumber salad with imitation crab meat that embodies summer flavors, perfect for picnics and light lunches.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Persian cucumbers (or Japanese cucumbers)
- 8 oz imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (or fresh herbs like dill or cilantro)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly, placing them in a large mixing bowl.
- Shred the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Mix in a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayo, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture. Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Add 1 tbsp of sesame seeds or fresh herbs like dill or cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to let the flavors develop.
Notes
For a lighter salad, reduce the amount of mayo or substitute part of it with yogurt. Allowing the salad to chill enhances its refreshing nature.
