Crispy Asian Crab and Cucumber Salad

Crispy Asian Crab and Cucumber Salad, a perfect pescatarian dish that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine. This light salad features sweet, succulent imitation crabmeat paired with crisp cucumber, creating a delightful contrast in texture. Ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner, it can also be easily customized with shrimp for a unique twist.

With its vibrant flavors and minimal prep time, this salad is not only delicious but also a healthy choice, rich in protein and low in calories. Easily accessible through easyChef Pro, you can add this recipe to your digital cookbook and utilize the shopping list feature for cost-effective ingredient purchases.

Elevate your meal prep with this quick and nutritious salad today!

Recipe Collection: Lunch

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Overview

This Asian Crab and Cuke Salad is a refreshing and light dish reminiscent of the squid and seaweed salads found in Japanese restaurants. It's perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner and can be easily adapted with shrimp for a different twist.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Shellfish, Soy

Cuisine

Japanese

Ingredients

• 1 Whole cucumber, sliced
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 Ounces (oz) imitation crabmeat, divided
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) white wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) soy sauce

Instructions

1. Place the sliced cucumber in a bowl and season with 1 pinch of salt and 1 pinch of ground black pepper to taste.
2. Add the divided imitation crabmeat to the bowl with the cucumber.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar and soy sauce.
4. Pour the vinegar and soy sauce mixture over the cucumber and crabmeat.
5. Toss the ingredients together to ensure they are well coated with the dressing.
6. Serve immediately or chill for a more refreshing taste.

Enjoy this simple and delicious salad as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite meal!