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Kani Salad Recipe

Delicious Kani Salad Recipe with Creamy Spicy Mayo Bliss

This Kani Salad Recipe is a quick, nutritious delight combining imitation crab, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy spicy mayo, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Shredded
  • 2 units Mini Cucumbers Julienned
  • 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Divided
For the Spicy Mayo Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can use low-fat
  • 3 tbsp Sriracha Adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tsp Sugar Can substitute with honey
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by shredding the imitation crab into thin strips, ensuring a consistent texture throughout the Kani salad. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Wash the mini cucumbers thoroughly and julienne them into thin strips, then add them to the mixing bowl with the imitation crab.
  3. Sprinkle in half of the panko bread crumbs into the mixing bowl and gently toss until well combined.
  4. Prepare the spicy mayo dressing in a separate bowl by combining mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, sugar, and chili powder until smooth.
  5. Pour the spicy mayo dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the Kani salad to a serving platter or bowls, garnish with remaining panko bread crumbs and additional spicy mayo, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice levels as necessary, and serve immediately for optimum texture.

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