Description
This halal-friendly California Roll cucumber salad is a fresh, no-cook sushi-inspired dish made with crisp cucumbers, creamy dressing, and tender crab-style seafood for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers (sliced thin)
- 1 cup halal imitation crab or cooked crab (diced)
- 1 avocado (cubed)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (halal-certified)
- 2 oz cream cheese (optional, halal-certified)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (halal-certified)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup scallions (optional)
- 1/4 cup radishes (optional)
- Salt for draining cucumbers
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly and salt lightly to draw out moisture. Let sit 15–20 minutes, then pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine cucumbers, crab, and avocado.
- In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
- Adjust creaminess and seasoning to taste.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Garnish with scallions and extra sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Best eaten fresh for texture.
- Do not freeze.
- Use halal-certified crab alternatives if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired