Imitation Crab and Cucumber Salad
Refreshing cucumber ribbons mixed with chopped imitation crab, tossed in a light rice‑vinegar dressing.

Total
7 min
Prep
7 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 100 g imitation crab sticks
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt(optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the cucumber into ribbons using a mandoline or a peeler; place in a bowl.
- 2
Chop the imitation crab sticks into bite‑size pieces and add to the cucumber.
- 3
In a small cup whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and optional salt until the sugar dissolves.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and crab, toss gently to coat evenly.
- 5
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
85
4% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 5.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.1 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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