Description
This refreshing Japanese Kani Side Salad combines imitation crab meat with crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy dressing for a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sesame and fresh parsley, this salad is quick to prepare and best served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 454 grams imitation crab meat
- 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1/2 large cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup canned corn, drained well
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Seasoning & Dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Transfer the imitation crab meat, julienned carrots, shredded cabbage, drained corn, and chopped parsley into a large mixing bowl. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the dressing.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and toasted sesame seeds until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the bowl containing the crab and vegetables. Using tongs, toss everything together thoroughly to ensure all the salad ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill the Salad: The salad can be consumed immediately, but for best flavor, cover and refrigerate it for at least two hours. Before serving, toss the salad once more to redistribute the dressing evenly.
Notes
- For an extra crunch, add thinly sliced cucumber or radish.
- Use real crab meat if preferred, but imitation crab works well and is budget-friendly.
- To make it lighter, substitute mayonnaise with low-fat or vegan mayo options.
- This salad tastes better after it has chilled to allow flavors to meld.
- Make sure to drain the canned corn well to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Japanese Kani Salad, Imitation Crab Salad, Japanese Side Dish, No-Cook Salad, Seafood Salad, Easy Japanese Recipes
