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Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat

Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat for Summer Bliss

This Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat is a refreshing summer dish that combines crisp cucumbers and sweet crab meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Persian Cucumbers can substitute with Japanese cucumbers
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat shredded
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayo adjust for desired creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly Cracked Pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • Fresh Herbs (Dill/Cilantro)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing and thinly slicing your Persian cucumbers into julienne strips. Sprinkle them with salt and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. After resting, gently squeeze the cucumbers to remove excess water.
  3. Shred the imitation crab meat into fine pieces for even distribution.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayo, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  5. In a larger bowl, toss the cucumbers and crab meat. Pour the dressing over and fold gently.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the dressing separately until serving to maintain freshness.

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