Description
California Roll Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tangy rice vinegar. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for warm afternoons or family gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Serve it chilled as a side dish or light meal, and watch it disappear from the table in seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium firm cucumbers (sliced thin)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 green onions (sliced thinly)
- Seaweed salad (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers under cold water and slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar and sesame oil; adjust seasoning with salt if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and diced avocado. Drizzle dressing over the top and gently toss to coat.
- Add chopped green onions and seaweed salad if using; fold gently to keep avocado intact.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: California
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute cucumbers with radishes for a spicy kick or add sesame seeds for extra crunch. For a vegan version, replace imitation crab with marinated tofu or additional veggies.