Kani Salad

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5

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    276 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Japanese, American

Kani Salad

Kani Salad combines shredded imitation crab, julienned carrot and cucumber, and ripe mango strips tossed with Japanese mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice. Salt and black pepper season the salad lightly before serving. This mix results in a crisp, slightly sweet, and creamy salad that balances vegetable crunch with tender seafood and sweet fruit. It's often served chilled on lettuce leaves.

Description

Kani Salad features imitation crab (kani) shredded by hand, layered with thin strips of carrot, cucumber without seeds, and ripe mango for a touch of sweetness. The vegetables are cut into julienne strips for bite-sized texture. Japanese mayonnaise brings a creamy, slightly tangy element that binds the salad.

Lemon juice freshens the flavors, and seasoning with salt and ground black pepper adds subtle enhancement without overpowering the mix. The salad is usually served immediately or chilled, often placed on iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves, adding a refreshing crunch alongside the creamy kani and fruity mango.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 145 grams imitation crab meat Kani
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 2 medium cucumber or 1 large
  • 1 piece Mango ripe
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Japanese
  • half lemon
  • salt
  • black pepper ground

Instructions

  1. Peel the carrots and trim off the ends. Cut into 2 or about 3-inch long. Cut into julienne.
  2. Do the same with the cucumber but do not include the core with seeds.
  3. Shred the crab sticks by hand by gently pressing a piece from end to end to loosen the strips and then separate each strip from one another.
  4. Peel the ripe mango. Cut the flesh into thin slices until you reach the core. Do the same to the other side of the core. Stack the slices together and cut into strips.
  5. In a large bowl, add the cucumber, carrots, Kani, mango and Japanese mayo. Squeeze the juices of half a lemon on top and toss.
  6. Season with salt and pepper as needed and give it another toss until all ingredients are well blended.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready. Serve on top of a bed of iceberg or romaine lettuce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 272mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 3200IU (64%) Vitamin C 22.9mg (25%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3200IU 64%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 25%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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