Description
Sushi Cucumber Salad: Nutritious, Quick, and Full of Flavor is a refreshing dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Japanese cuisine right into your kitchen. Bursting with crisp cucumbers, creamy whipped cream cheese, and a medley of delightful seasonings, this salad is the perfect balance of lightness and satisfaction. Whether served as a side or a stand-alone dish, it embodies the essence of summer with its colorful presentation and customizable ingredients. Ideal for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also low-carb and full of nutrition. Trust me; once you try it, you’ll keep coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers
- 1 small red or white onion
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted preferred)
- 1 cup imitation crab or shrimp
- 1 tbsp furikake or Everything Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds (about ¼ inch thick). Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Thinly slice the onion (red or white) and add it to the cucumbers.
- In another bowl, blend together whipped cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Gently fold the creamy mixture into the cucumber and onion until everything is coated evenly.
- Mix in the protein of your choice (imitation crab or shrimp).
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with furikake or Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg