5 from 30 votes
Spicy Sriracha Crab and Cucumber Salad
This Spicy Sriracha Crab and Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumber noodles with seasoned crab meat tossed in a mayonnaise-sriracha dressing. The addition of creamy avocado balances the heat, while optional toasted sesame seeds and panko breadcrumbs add texture. The fresh, cold vegetables paired with the spicy crab mixture provide a light, refreshing salad with a lively flavor.
Prep Time
18 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
1
servings
Calories:
446 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber large
- rice vinegar to taste
- 4 oz crab meat the pre-cooked kind, quality jumbo lump
- 1 TBSP mayonnaise homemade or store-bought
- 2 tsp sriracha plus extra to taste
- 1/2-1 avocado sliced
- salt a pinch
TASTY TOPPINGS:
- 1-2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and/or chia seeds
- 1 TBSP panko breadcrumbs (optional - skip for paleo/GF)
Instructions
- First peel the skin from your cucumber.
- Next, use a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler to turn that super refreshing veggie into even more refreshing noodles.
- Drizzle the noodles very lightly with rice vinegar. You can skip this step if you're not a fan of vinegar or acidity; I've had the dish both ways and find it delightful regardless.
- Next, use a fork or your fingers to shred the crab.
- Combine with mayo and sriracha and set atop the noodles.
- Top with sliced avocado. I added extra after the photo was snapped; helloooo healthy fats. Sprinkle avocado with a teeny pinch of salt to season.
- Garnish with sesame/chia seeds and optional panko and dig in!
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Notes
- To keep the salad paleo or gluten-free, omit the optional panko breadcrumbs.
- Adjust sriracha quantity according to preferred spice level.
- Rice vinegar can be skipped if acidity is undesired; the salad remains pleasant without it.
- Use jumbo lump pre-cooked crab meat for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
1376mg
(57%)
Potassium
1127mg
(24%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1376mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1127mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.