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Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight

Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight for a Refreshing Feast

Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight brings together sweet crunch and tender crab for a light and refreshing dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Persian Cucumbers or Japanese cucumbers
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat or real crab
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar adjust based on tang preference
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 tbsp Sugar or honey/agave syrup
  • to taste Pepper freshly cracked black pepper recommended

Equipment

  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the Persian cucumbers thoroughly under cold water, julienne them into thin strips about 1/8 inch thick, sprinkle with sea salt, and let sit in a colander for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Pat the cucumber strips dry gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Shred the imitation crab meat into small pieces and place it in a separate mixing bowl.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried cucumber strips, shredded crab meat, and dressing; gently toss together.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Tip: Chill the salad before serving to enhance the refreshing taste. Consider adding fresh herbs for added aroma.

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