Kani Salad
Kani Salad is a creamy and refreshing Japanese-inspired seafood salad made with shredded imitation crab, crisp cucumber, carrots, and a flavorful Japanese mayonnaise dressing. This easy kani salad recipe is light, crunchy, and perfect as a sushi side dish, appetizer, or healthy lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish / Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Ingredients
- 8 imitation crab sticks
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/3 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Shred the imitation crab sticks into thin strips and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin matchstick-sized pieces.
- Add the vegetables to the bowl with the crab.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Japanese mayonnaise gives the salad its authentic creamy flavor.Pat the cucumber dry with paper towels to avoid excess moisture in the salad.For extra spice, drizzle with sriracha or spicy mayo before serving.Real crab meat can be substituted for imitation crab for a richer seafood flavor.Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/kani-salad/
