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Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad

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This Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad captures the fresh, vibrant flavors of sushi rolls—crab, avocado, cucumber, and rice—without any rolling. It’s a light, crunchy, no-fuss salad with a tangy-sweet, mildly spicy dressing.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings (main) or 4 servings (side)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Japanese-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup imitation crab meat or real lump crab, shredded
  • 2 Persian or 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cooked sushi rice or jasmine rice (optional)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded or julienned
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice cucumbers, shred crab meat, dice avocado, chop green onions, and prepare carrots.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, mayonnaise, and sriracha (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, crab, avocado, carrots, and green onions. Stir in rice if using.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to combine.
  5. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately, or chill for 10–15 minutes for extra freshness.

Notes

  • Add mango or radishes for sweetness and crunch.
  • Substitute crab with shrimp or tofu for different protein options.
  • Skip rice for a low-carb version.
  • Top with eel sauce or nori strips for extra sushi flavor.
  • Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce if needed.

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