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Kani Salad [Japanese Crab Salad]

Fresh and Zesty Kani Salad Japanese Crab Salad Delight

This Kani Salad blends sweet mango, crunchy vegetables, and creamy Kewpie mayonnaise with a spicy twist, perfect for various dietary needs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Crab Stick soft and flexible
  • 1 medium Carrot peeled and julienned
  • 1 medium Mango ripe yet firm, julienned or skipped if out of season
  • 1 medium Cucumber julienned after discarding seeds
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Kewpie Mayonnaise regular mayonnaise can be substituted
  • to taste Sriracha adjust according to heat preference
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed preferred
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by removing the plastic wrappers from the crab sticks. Submerge them in warm water for about 5 minutes to defrost, then gently pull them apart into strands.
  2. Peel and julienne the medium-sized carrot. Next, julienne the ripe mango and cucumber after removing the seeds.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine Kewpie mayonnaise, a drizzle of sriracha, and the juice of half a lemon. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine the crab strands, julienned mango, carrot, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and gently toss.
  5. Sprinkle salt and freshly cracked pepper over the salad and toss again to incorporate the seasoning.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowls. Garnish with extra mango or panko breadcrumbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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