Description
Spicy crab cucumber salad brings refreshing Korean-inspired flavors to your table with zesty kicks of heat and cool cucumber crunch. Crisp ingredients dance together, creating a light yet satisfying dish perfect for summer gatherings and quick lunch delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) imitation crab
Side Vegetables:
- 4 mini cucumbers
Garnish and Binding:
- 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
- 1 portion spicy mayo
Instructions
- Carefully slice cucumbers into thin, uniform julienne strips, ensuring each piece is approximately 1/8 inch (0.3 centimeters) wide and of similar length.
- Break or cut imitation crab meat into delicate, bite-sized fragments, creating a light, flaky texture that will blend seamlessly with the crisp cucumber.
- Combine the julienned cucumbers and shredded crab meat in a medium-sized mixing bowl, gently tossing to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle approximately half of the panko breadcrumbs over the cucumber and crab mixture, providing an initial layer of crunch and texture.
- Drizzle about three-quarters of the spicy mayonnaise dressing over the salad, carefully coating the ingredients while maintaining their distinct characteristics.
- Gently fold the ingredients to ensure the dressing is distributed uniformly without crushing the delicate crab and cucumber pieces.
- Transfer the salad to a serving plate or individual dishes, creating an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- Garnish the top of the salad with the remaining panko breadcrumbs, adding a final crisp layer and visual appeal.
- If desired, add an extra drizzle of spicy mayonnaise for additional flavor intensity and moisture.
- Serve the salad immediately to preserve the crisp texture of the cucumbers and the lightness of the crab meat.
Notes
- Chilling this salad for 30 minutes before serving enhances the flavors and allows ingredients to marinate together.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting sriracha or chili sauce quantity in the spicy mayo dressing.
- Fresh crab meat works better than imitation, providing superior texture and authentic seafood taste.
- Toasting panko breadcrumbs beforehand adds extra crunch and nutty depth to the salad.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days, though best consumed immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg