Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat
A refreshing salad combining the crispness of cucumbers with the savory taste of crab meat, perfect for warm weather or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Persian Cucumbers
- 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- To taste Pepper
- To taste Sesame Seeds or Fresh Herbs
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the Persian cucumbers, then slice them into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a large mixing bowl, break up the imitation crab meat into smaller pieces.
- Gently add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl with the crab meat.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayo, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and a pinch of pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture, covering evenly.
- Gently toss the salad with a spoon or spatula.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or fresh herbs on top of the salad.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes if desired.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy as a light lunch or side dish.
Notes
For a tangy dressing, adjust the vinegar amount. Fresh ingredients enhance the overall flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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