Description
California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers and creamy avocado in a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light lunch, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with fresh flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether served alongside sushi or grilled meats, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (for the dressing)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (for the dressing)
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear; cook according to package instructions.
- Dice cucumbers and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked sushi rice, cucumbers, avocado, green onions, and dressing. Toss gently until mixed.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg