Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad – Fresh, Flavorful & Quick
A fresh, light, and flavorful California Roll Cucumber Salad inspired by sushi. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup imitation crab or real crab, shredded
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- Dressing:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Thinly slice cucumbers and dice the avocado. Shred crab meat and slice green onion. Combine in a large bowl.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, and sriracha (if using).
- Pour dressing over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Optional: add thinly sliced radishes or toasted nori strips for extra crunch and flavor.