Description
This Sushi Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, nutritious, and quick-to-make dish that combines crisp cucumbers, creamy dressing, and savory seafood or protein mix-ins. With vibrant flavors from soy sauce, sesame oil, and seasonings like furikake, this salad offers a delightful crunch and creamy texture, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium English Cucumbers (seedless for best crunch)
- 1 small Red or White Onion
Dressing
- 4 oz Whipped Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
Protein Options
- 1 cup Imitation Crab or Smoked Salmon or Canned Tuna or Shrimp
Toppings
- 1 tbsp Furikake or Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Spicy Mayo or Sriracha
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumbers and red or white onions. Aim for thin, even slices to maintain a crisp texture and ensure the salad is refreshing.
- Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until the dressing is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
- Add Protein: Incorporate your choice of protein such as imitation crab, smoked salmon, canned tuna, or shrimp into the dressing mixture and gently mix to combine.
- Combine Salad: Gently fold the sliced cucumbers and onions into the dressing and protein mixture, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated without crushing the vegetables.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or dish. Sprinkle the top with furikake or everything bagel seasoning, and add a drizzle of spicy mayo or sriracha if desired for extra flavor and heat.
- Storage: Enjoy the salad fresh for best taste and texture, or refrigerate and consume within 24 hours.
Notes
- Use seedless English cucumbers for a better crunch and less bitterness.
- Adjust the amount of spicy mayo or sriracha to control the heat level.
- Furikake adds umami and texture but can be substituted with your favorite seasoning blend.
- The salad is best served fresh to keep the cucumbers crisp.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: sushi cucumber salad, cucumber salad recipe, Japanese salad, creamy cucumber salad, seafood salad, quick salad recipe, healthy salad
