Refreshing Cucumber and Crab Stick Cold Salad
Mustard Cold Salad / Cucumber Crab Stick Mustard Cold Salad / Simply Prepare Ingredients and Sauce! A Super Simple Cold Salad Dish to Awaken Your Appetite
As the warmer air arrives, it’s easy for our bodies and appetites to feel a bit sluggish. To invigorate your taste buds with a refreshing and zesty flavor, I’ve prepared a wonderfully simple mustard cold salad. The ingredients are light and the calories are low, making this a vegetable-rich cold salad recipe that you can enjoy without feeling weighed down. Whip it up in no time and savor this refreshing cold dish to elevate your mealtime.
Main Ingredients
- Crab sticks 180g
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- A pinch of black sesame seeds
Dressing Sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup
- 1 tsp Japanese mustard paste
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup
- 1 tsp Japanese mustard paste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Take half of the red and yellow bell peppers, remove the seeds, and julienne them thinly. Their vibrant colors will make the dish look more appealing.
Step 2
Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the seeds, then thinly julienne the flesh. The crisp texture will add a delightful crunch to your cold salad.
Step 3
Shred the crab sticks lengthwise with your fingers or slice them into bite-sized pieces. Their satisfying texture makes this dish fun to eat, even for kids!
Step 4
Now, let’s make the dressing! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 Tbsp cooking wine, 1.5 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, and 1 tsp Japanese mustard paste. Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps of mustard.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the julienned bell peppers, cucumber, and crab sticks. Pour the prepared mustard dressing over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together to coat evenly, being careful not to mash the ingredients. It’s best to start with a portion of the dressing and add more to taste. For maximum freshness, prepare and toss only the amount you intend to eat immediately.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle a small amount of black sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor and a visually appealing finish. Toss lightly one more time to distribute the seeds evenly.
Step 7
Voilà! Your refreshing cucumber and crab stick mustard cold salad is ready. It has a wonderfully zesty and clean taste that’s not too overpowering, making it perfect to enjoy on its own. Use this delightful cold salad to awaken your appetite and enjoy a pleasant meal!
