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Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat

Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat: A Cool, Creamy Summer Treat

Enjoy a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Salting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Persian Cucumbers Or substitute with Japanese cucumbers
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat Shredded into smaller pieces
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Adjust quantity based on desired creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar Tweak to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Sugar Balances acidity
  • 1 tsp Pepper Freshly cracked
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds Optional
  • to taste Fresh Herbs Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Julienne the Persian cucumbers into thin strips and place them in a colander. Sprinkle salt and let them sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Gently squeeze the salted cucumbers to remove water and pat them dry.
  3. Shred the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cucumber and crab meat, mix in dressing gently.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare ingredients just before serving to maintain freshness.

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