Japanese Kani Side Salad Recipe
A refreshing Japanese Kani Side Salad featuring shredded imitation crab, crisp carrots, cabbage, sweet corn, and a creamy sesame-flavored mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a light appetizer or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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
Seasonings & 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 canned corn, and chopped fresh parsley into a large mixing bowl. Set this mixture aside to prepare the dressing.
- Prepare Dressing: In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and toasted sesame seeds until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared mayonnaise dressing over the bowl containing the crab and vegetables. Using tongs or salad utensils, toss thoroughly so all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: While the salad can be served immediately, it is best to cover and refrigerate it for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, toss the salad once more to redistribute the dressing evenly.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least two hours before serving.
- Toasting sesame seeds enhances their nuttiness; you can toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Feel free to substitute the mayonnaise with a lighter Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- This salad pairs perfectly with Japanese meals or as a fresh side to grilled dishes.
Keywords: Japanese Kani Salad, Crab Salad, Imitation Crab, Kani Salad Recipe, Japanese Side Dish, No Cook Salad, Sesame Mayonnaise Dressing
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