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Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat

Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat: Your Perfect Summer Refreshment

This Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat is a refreshing and protein-packed dish, ideal for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Persian Cucumbers Julienned
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat Shredded into small pieces
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Or fresh herbs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen towel
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the Persian cucumbers and julienne them into thin strips. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Dry the cucumbers using a kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess water.
  3. Shred the imitation crab into small pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Add the dried cucumbers and shredded crab to the dressing, and gently toss to combine.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. Can prepare cucumber and crab components up to 24 hours in advance. Avoid freezing for best results.

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