Description
Kani salad is a light, refreshing Japanese dish made with shredded imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, and carrots, all tossed in a creamy Japanese mayo dressing and topped with sesame seeds. It’s perfect as an appetizer or light meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup imitation crab (kani), shredded
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
- 1 avocado, cubed or sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Nori (seaweed), thinly sliced (optional)
- Wasabi (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Thinly slice or julienne the cucumber and carrots. Cube or slice the avocado. Set the vegetables aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Shred the Imitation Crab: Using your hands or a fork, shred the imitation crab into bite-sized pieces, and add them to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix Japanese mayonnaise, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the kani and vegetables. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, and garnish with thinly sliced nori and wasabi if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Ingredient Substitutions: If you can’t find imitation crab, you can substitute with real crab meat, cooked shrimp, or even tofu for a vegetarian option. Just adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Chill Before Serving: For a more refreshing taste, consider chilling the kani salad in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes before serving. This enhances the flavors and makes for a cooler dish.
- Customization Options: Feel free to customize your kani salad by adding other ingredients like bell peppers, radishes, or even a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra heat. Adjust the dressing ingredients to match your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 00
- Category: salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg