japanese kani salad

Kani Salad is loaded with thin strips of crab, julienned vegetables, and a creamy mayo dressing (which can be made spicy for a Spicy Kani Salad).

Kani Salad

crab sticks (about 8 ounces), shredded into thin strips

Persian cucumbers, shredded

carrot,

corn,

mayonnaise

lemon juice,

sesame oil

sriracha

black sesame seeds

salt

black pepper

Prepare the salad ingredients by shredding the crab sticks using a box grater. Use a knife to julienne the cucumbers and carrots into thin strips, or use a grater to shred then. Transfer to a serving bowl and add the corn.

In a medium mixing bowl, make the dressing by stirring together mayonnaise, lemon juice, sesame oil, hot sauce, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Add the dressing to the salad and toss well to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Kani Salad is a delicious Japanese crab stick salad. Made with crab sticks, cucumber and carrots, then tossed in a mayo based dressing. Flavorful with great textures of tender crab meat and crunchy vegetables, it is delicious!

Kani Salad (Japanese Crab Stick Salad)

imitation crab sticks

English cucumber (or 2-3 regular, julienned)

carrots (large, julienned)

Tablespoons lemon juice

sriracha (or more to taste!)

soy sauce

sesame seeds

green onions

Julienne the carrots and cucumber. If your cucumber has large seeds, remove them to prevent a watery salad. Cut or tear the crab sticks into smaller pieces, lengthwise. Place in a bowl. Slice green onions thinly and set to the side.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the kewpie, lemon juice, sriracha and soy sauce. Pour over the carrots, cucumber and imitation crab and mix until well combined. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve cold.

This Kani Salad was super fun to make and eat. It tastes like the crab stick salads I've had at Japanese restaurants, and was yummy with the kewpie mayo.

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