Description
A bright and crunchy salad featuring sweet mango, creamy spicy dressing, and delicately shredded kani, perfect for a fresh and quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe mango (about 1 cup, diced)
- 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced or diced)
- 8 oz kani (imitation crab, shredded)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (Kewpie recommended)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons Sriracha (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- A pinch of sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1–2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, rice vinegar, Sriracha, sesame oil, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced mango, cucumber, and shredded kani.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
- Add chopped cilantro and green onion, tossing again.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional cilantro or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Chilling the salad for at least 15 minutes enhances flavor. Use quality mayonnaise for better taste. You can prep components ahead and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg