Description
Enjoy the flavors of a California roll in a refreshing, no-cook salad! This vibrant dish features crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and savory surimi in a flavorful sesame dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers (400g): sliced into matchsticks
- 1 ripe avocado (150g): diced
- 100g surimi sticks: thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot (70g): julienned
- 2 tbsp (30ml) toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5ml) honey or agave
- 1 tsp (5g) toasted white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp (5g) black sesame seeds
- 2 tsp (10ml) chopped chives
- 1 tsp (5ml) sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice cucumbers, remove seeds, and cut into matchsticks. Julienne carrot and dice avocado.
- Toast Seeds: Toast sesame seeds until fragrant and golden.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey/agave with sriracha (optional).
- Dress Salad: Gently toss vegetables with dressing.
- Rest & Serve: Let salad rest for 5 minutes, then toss again. Garnish with sesame seeds and chives.
Notes
For best results, seed the cucumbers to prevent a watery salad. Use halal-certified surimi for dietary needs. Adjust sriracha to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, california roll, sushi, avocado, no-cook, asian, appetizer, side dish, healthy