Crisp and Refreshing Cucumber & Crab Stick Cold Salad
[Super Easy Cold Salad] The Best When You Have No Appetite! Healthy Homemade Dish with Fresh Cucumber and Crab Sticks
Introducing a refreshing and crisp cucumber and crab stick cold salad that will revive your appetite when it’s lacking. This dish offers great satisfaction for the effort involved, and it pairs wonderfully with rich, meaty meals. Anyone can easily make it with just vegetables and crab sticks. You can also enhance it by using leftover vegetables from your fridge or adding ingredients like shrimp or jellyfish. (Adding jellyfish will transform it into an elegant jellyfish salad!)
Main Ingredients- Crab sticks or imitation crab meat 140g
- Mini bell peppers 3 (use various colors for a vibrant look)
- Onion 1/2 (medium-sized)
- Cucumber 1/2 (medium-sized)
- Carrot 1/2 (medium-sized)
Tangy and Sweet Cold Salad Dressing- Vinegar 10 tsp
- Prepared mustard 3 tsp
- Minced garlic 3 tsp
- Soy sauce 2 tsp
- Oligosaccharide or corn syrup 2 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Vinegar 10 tsp
- Prepared mustard 3 tsp
- Minced garlic 3 tsp
- Soy sauce 2 tsp
- Oligosaccharide or corn syrup 2 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the key component of this delicious cold salad: the dressing! In a bowl, combine 10 tsp of vinegar, 3 tsp of prepared mustard, 3 tsp of minced garlic, 2 tsp of soy sauce, and 2 tsp of oligosaccharide. Whisk thoroughly with a whisk or spoon until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps of mustard. Making the dressing in advance allows the flavors to meld while you prepare the other ingredients, resulting in a more delicious outcome.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables. Wash the 1/2 cucumber and 1/2 carrot thoroughly; you can peel them or leave the skin on if preferred. Trim the ends and thinly slice them into half-moons, about 0.2cm thick. Remove the seeds from the 3 mini bell peppers and julienne them thinly. Using a variety of colorful bell peppers will make the dish visually appealing.
Step 3
Thinly slice the 1/2 onion and soak it in cold water for at least 5 minutes to remove its pungent flavor. This process helps retain the onion’s crispiness while ensuring a clean taste. Gently shred the 140g of crab sticks (or imitation crab meat you are using) by hand along the grain after removing the packaging. If the strands are too long, cut them in half for easier eating. (Example: You can use the Hansung Monster Crab 142g product; regular crab sticks or other types of imitation crab meat are also suitable.)
Step 4
Place the prepared cucumber, carrot, bell peppers, squeezed onion (ensure excess water is removed), and shredded crab sticks into a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared tangy and sweet dressing evenly over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together using a spoon or tongs, being careful not to mash the ingredients. It’s important to ensure all components are well-coated with the dressing.
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle 1 tsp of toasted sesame seeds over the top for an added nutty aroma and flavor. Gently mix once more, and your cucumber and crab stick cold salad is ready! The sesame seeds enhance both the visual appeal and the depth of flavor.
Step 6
Serve your fresh and delicious cucumber and crab stick cold salad in an attractive dish. The combination of crisp vegetables and tender crab sticks, harmonized by the tangy-sweet dressing, creates the perfect side dish to stimulate your appetite. Enjoy your meal!
