Sushi Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with flavors, perfect as a quick side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English Cucumbers
- 1 small Red or White Onion
- 4 oz Whipped Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 cup Imitation Crab or Smoked Salmon or Canned Tuna or Shrimp
- 1 tbsp Furikake or Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Spicy Mayo or Sriracha
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumbers. Slice them thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Chop the onion into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- In a separate bowl, mix the whipped cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, mixing gently to coat everything well.
- Add your choice of protein and fold it into the salad.
- Sprinkle furikake or Everything Bagel seasoning on top and drizzle with spicy mayo or Sriracha if desired.
- Give it a final toss, then serve right away or chill for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
Feel free to swap the protein for your favorite fish or shellfish. Use fresh, crunchy cucumbers for best texture.