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Kani Salad (Japanese Crab Salad)

A delicious and healthy Japanese crab salad, perfect as a light starter or main course.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Japanese and Korean
Servings 4 people
Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package crab sticks surimi
  • 1 English cucumber – peeled then sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 1 carrot – peeled then sliced into thin matchsticks
  • A few leaves of romaine or iceberg lettuce – shredded
  • 1 tbsp of Season with Spice’s Japanese Sesame Seasoning gomashio

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise try Japanese Kewpie brand
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Optional add-ons:

  • Mango – thinly shredded
  • Sweet corn kernels

Instructions
 

  • Use your hands to peel the crab sticks into thin strips. Then add them into a large bowl along with the cucumber, carrot, and lettuce. Toss well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to coat evenly. Have a taste, and adjust seasonings if needed. When ready to serve, top with Japanese Sesame Seasoning and gently toss again.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2636IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crab, salad
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