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Spicy Crab Cucumber Salad

Delicious Spicy Crab Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Twist

This Spicy Crab Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish featuring crispy cucumbers and savory imitation crab, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Can substitute with real crab for authentic taste.
  • 4 mini Cucumbers May substitute with regular cucumbers; remove seeds for smoother texture.
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Omit for gluten-free or swap with crushed gluten-free crackers.
For the Dressing
  • 3/4 cup Spicy Mayo Adjust spice level with extra sriracha for more heat or regular mayo for milder flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zesty Spicy Crab Cucumber Salad
  1. Wash and dry the mini cucumbers thoroughly. Julienne the cucumbers into thin strips and shred the imitation crab into thin pieces. Set both aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In the bowl with your julienned cucumbers and shredded imitation crab, gently toss the ingredients together. If using, add half of the panko bread crumbs to this mixture.
  3. Pour approximately ¾ of the spicy mayo over the combined mixture and fold gently, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. Sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs on top of the salad and drizzle any additional spicy mayo if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve salad immediately after preparation to prevent soggy cucumbers.

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