Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound imitation crab meat, flaked
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and flaked crab meat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with cilantro or green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the dressing.
- You can substitute fresh crab meat for imitation crab if preferred.
- Ensure cucumbers are well-drained if they release a lot of water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg