Description
A refreshing sushi salad made with cucumbers, creamy dressing, and crunchy toppings, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber, sliced thinly (about ¼ inch)
- ¼ cup red or white onion, thinly sliced (about ¼ inch)
- 2–3 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup imitation crab, smoked salmon, canned tuna, or fully cooked shrimp (chopped)
- ½ avocado, diced
- ½ teaspoon furikake or everything bagel seasoning
- Spicy mayo
- Sriracha
- Pickled ginger
- Wasabi
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Wash and dry the English cucumber. Slice it thinly (approximately ¼ inch thick).
- Slice the onion thinly (approximately ¼ inch). If the slices are large, quarter them for bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth and blended.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the bowl, whisking again until well incorporated into a creamy dressing.
- Add the sliced cucumber and onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly until all pieces are coated evenly.
- If using, fold in imitation crab, smoked salmon, shrimp, or tuna.
- Gently fold in diced avocado, taking care not to mash it.
- Sprinkle furikake or everything bagel seasoning on top.
- Optionally, drizzle spicy mayo or sriracha, adding pickled ginger or a bit of wasabi, and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Let the salad chill for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold as a side dish, appetizer, or light main.
Notes
For the freshest taste, use high-quality seafood and fresh vegetables. Store the salad in the fridge for optimal freshness, keeping dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: sushi salad, cucumber salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad, chilled salad