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Kani Salad

5 from 1 vote
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Kani salad, or Japanese crab salad, is made with shredded imitation crab, julienned carrots, cucumber and mango and tossed with a spicy sweet mayo-based dressing. This refreshing crab stick salad recipe is a typical appetizer at Japanese-American restaurants and sushi bars. I
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 servings
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Ingredients

For dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce or more
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

For salad

  • 6 oz Imitation crab shredded into thin strips
  • 1 large carrot cut into julienne
  • ¾ large English cucumber large, cut into julienne
  • 1 large mango cut into julienne
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for dressings; mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine Imitation crab, carrots, cucumber, and mango. Add the prepared dressing and toss the veggies well until well combined.
  • Finally, add the avocado slices on top and sprinkle panko bread crumbs and sesame seeds.
  • Serve the salad with the lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Double up the recipe for more portions.
  • Slice the imitation crab into thin match sticks or use two forks to shred them.  
  • Buy pre-shredded carrots to save time. 
  • Remove the seeds from the cucumber for a less watery salad. 
  • Cut everything into similar thicknesses for better texture. 
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to adjust the spiciness of the salad. 
  • Kewpie Mayo will give the dressing a more authentic taste. 
  • The salad will become mush as it sits, so dress right before serving for the most crunch. 
  • Top with breadcrumbs and panko just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2936IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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