Japanese Kani Side Salad: Easy & Refreshing Recipe You’ll Love
A light and refreshing salad featuring imitation crab, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing that enhances the flavors of the Kani.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces imitation crab (Kani)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the imitation crab, cucumber, carrot, avocado, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for a refreshing taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or light lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Japanese Kani Side Salad, Kani Salad, Crab Salad, Japanese Salad