Quick and Easy Spicy Kani Salad
Quick and Easy Spicy Kani Salad is a flavorful dish featuring imitation crab, fresh vegetables, and a spicy dressing.
Equipment
- Bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
For the dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 oz imitation crab/sticks shredded into thin strips
For the Salad
- 1 carrot julienned 3" long – about 1 cup
- 1 cucumber julienned 3" long – about 1 and ½ cups
- 1 ripe mango julienned 3" long
- 2 tablespoons panko
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
Instructions
- In a bowl or a jug, whisk all of the dressing ingredients until it’s well combined and creamy.
- To a bowl, add the shredded crab sticks, julienned cucumber, carrot, and mango.
- Add the dressing to the crab and vegetables, and give it a good toss.
- Serve in a shallow bowl or serving plate, top with panko and sesame seeds if using, and drizzle with extra dressing.
Notes
Store kani salad in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can serve this salad immediately or keep it in the fridge until ready to serve. Do not top with panko before storing, as they will get soggy. Adjust the amount of sriracha for desired spiciness and seasonings to preference. Top with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2108IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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