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Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat

Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat offers a protein-packed, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Salad Ingredients
  • 4 Persian Cucumbers Sweet and crisp; substitute with Japanese cucumbers if not available.
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat Shred into small pieces for even distribution.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 cup Mayo Adjust quantity for desired creaminess.
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Infuses subtle flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Balances acidity from the vinegar.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked for flavor enhancement.
Garnishing Ingredients
  • to taste Sesame Seeds or Fresh Herbs Dill or cilantro are excellent options.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and peel the Persian cucumbers, then slice them into thin julienne strips. Sprinkle with salt and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the cucumbers by gently squeezing out excess liquid and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Shred the imitation crab meat into fine pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Combine the drained cucumbers and shredded crab with the dressing in the mixing bowl, gently tossing to coat.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad should be consumed soon after preparation for the best taste and texture. Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead.

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