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Japanese Kani Salad
This light, refreshing, and colorful Japanese Kani Salad recipe is so easy and quick to whip up with imitation or real crab, corn kernels, and cucumbers. Tossed in a creamy citrus-soy dressing, it‘s guaranteed to be a hit with your entire family!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 (as
Calories: 121 kcal
Course:
Salad , Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 5 oz real or imitation crabmeat (1 package of a Japanese brand of kanikama)
- ½ English cucumber (6 oz, 170 g; or use Persian or Japanese cucumbers with less seeds)
- ½ cup frozen or canned corn (2.8 oz, drained; run frozen corn under cold water to defrost)
For the Ponzu Mayonnaise Dressing
- 2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise (you can make homemade Japanese mayo)
- 1 Tbsp ponzu (you can make my Homemade Ponzu recipe)
- 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
- ½ tsp soy sauce
Instructions
- If you‘re using imitation crab, cut the sticks in half crosswise. Then, shred 5 oz real or imitation crabmeat into thin strips. Peel ½ English cucumber in a striped pattern. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut diagonally into thin slices.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, cucumber slices, and ½ cup frozen or canned corn (defrosted/drained) To the same bowl, add the dressing ingredients: 2 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp ponzu, 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds, and ½ tsp soy sauce. Combine well. Serve the salad in individual bowls or a large serving bowl. Enjoy!
Cup of Yum
To Make Ahead of Time
- Keep the salad ingredients and dressing ingredients in separate containers in the refrigerator. Mix together right before you serve.
Cup of Yum
To Store
- You can store the leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(as
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.