Kani Salad

Kani Salad

Appetizer
15 min
4 servings
328 kcal / serving

15 minutes is all you need to whip up a batch of Kani Salad, also called Kanikama salad. This American Japanese crab salad recipe is loaded with imitation crab, crunchy vegetables, Panko bread crumbs and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. You'll also love: Spicy Krab Roll and Sushi Bake.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbspmayonnaise (*note 1)
  • 2 ½ tsplow sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsprice wine vinegar
  • 1 tspsriracha sauce (*note 2)
  • 16 ozimitation crab sticks, shredded (*note 3)
  • 1 cupjulienned cucumber (approx. 3" long)
  • 1 cupjulienned carrot (approx. 3" long)
  • 1mango, julienned 3" long
  • 1SERVE WITH: avocado, sliced
  • 2 tsptoasted sesame seeds
  • 4 tsppanko bread crumbs

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the kani and vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and use tongs to toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Serve in individual bowls and top with Panko bread crumbs, sesame seeds and avocado slices. Enjoy immediately for best texture.