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
- 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
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.
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