Description
California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and the umami flavor of soy sauce. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side throughout the year, this salad is quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and burst of flavor that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cooked short-grain sushi rice, cooled
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sweetened rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop cucumbers, dice avocado, and shred carrots.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, diced avocado, and chopped green onions. Toss gently.
- Fold in the cooled sushi rice until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to coat evenly. Top with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg