California Roll Salad Is the Most Refreshing No-Cook Summer Dinner

California Roll Salad Is the Most Refreshing No-Cook Summer Dinner

Enjoy the flavors of the classic California sushi roll in salad form. It's got crab, plenty of veggies, and a dressing infused with wasabi and pickled ginger.

Ingredients

  • fresh lemon juice
    1 tbsp.
  • rice vinegar
    1 tbsp.
  • reduced-sodium soy sauce
    2 tsp.
  • finely chopped pickled ginger
    1 ½ tsp.
  • wasabi paste
    1 tsp.
  • canola oil
    3 tbsp.
  • 14-oz. pkg. imitation crabmeat

    chopped

    1
  • mayonnaise
    ½ c
  • lemon zest
    1 tsp.
  • ground white pepper
    2 pinches
  • 5- to 6-oz. pkg. mixed baby greens with mizuna
    1
  • ripe avocado

    halved, peeled, and sliced

    1 large
  • persian cucumbers

    thinly sliced into ribbons

    3 medium
  • frozen shelled edamame

    cooked and cooled

    ½ c
  • popped rice snacks
    1 oz.
  • 8-in. square sheet toasted nori

    cut into bite-size strips, seaweed

    1

Directions

  1. 1

    Make Dressing For dressing, in a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, wasabi paste, and canola oil.

  2. 2

    Prep Crab Mixture In a medium bowl combine imitation crab , mayonnaise, lemon zest, and white pepper; mix well.

  3. 3

    Toss Salad Add greens to bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Divide among four plates. Arrange crab mixture, avocado, cucumbers, and edamame on greens. Top with rice snacks and nori. If you like, garnish salads with additional ginger and/or wasabi paste.

California Roll Salad Is the Most Refreshing No-Cook Summer Dinner

California Roll Salad Is the Most Refreshing No-Cook Summer Dinner

596 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the refreshing taste of a California sushi roll but looking for an easy, no-cook dinner? This California Roll Salad transforms all your favorite sushi bar flavors into a vibrant, satisfying meal that's perfect for warm evenings.

What makes this recipe truly special is its ingenious design: you get all the creamy, savory goodness of a classic California roll without any of the fuss of rolling. The star is a bright, zesty dressing infused with wasabi and pickled ginger, perfectly complementing the sweet imitation crab and crisp, fresh vegetables. It's a delightful blend of textures and tastes, all prepared without turning on the stove.

Prepare for a symphony of fresh, clean flavors and varied textures in every bite. You'll encounter tender imitation crabmeat, creamy avocado slices, and crisp Persian cucumber ribbons, all nestled among a bed of mixed baby greens with mizuna. The dressing provides a lovely tang from lemon juice and rice vinegar, balanced by the subtle heat of wasabi and the distinct sweetness of pickled ginger. Popped rice snacks and toasted nori strips add essential crunch and an authentic sushi experience, making for a truly satisfying and incredibly refreshing dish.

Feel free to customize this vibrant salad to your liking. While imitation crab is a staple for that classic California roll flavor, you can certainly swap in cooked lump crabmeat or even cooked shrimp for a different protein. If you don't have popped rice snacks, crispy wonton strips or even plain rice crackers would provide a similar satisfying crunch. For an extra layer of flavor, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds is always a welcome addition.

This vibrant salad is ideal for a light yet incredibly satisfying summer dinner, a refreshing lunch, or a delightful side dish for a casual get-together. Serve it chilled and immediately to best appreciate its diverse textures and invigorating flavors.

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