California Roll Salad

Transform your favorite sushi roll into a vibrant, deconstructed masterpiece with this California Roll Salad. Perfect for sushi lovers and beginners alike, this refreshing dish features fluffy sushi rice seasoned with tangy rice vinegar, layered with succulent imitation crab (or real crab meat), crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and shredded carrot. A drizzle of umami-rich sesame-soy dressing ties it all together, while strips of nori and optional garnishes like sesame seeds and green onions add authentic Japanese flair. Ready in just 40 minutes, this salad is ideal for a quick, light dinner or a unique addition to any meal. Elevate your salad game with this sushi-inspired bowl that’s bursting with fresh flavors and textures!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Imitation crab meat (or cooked real crab meat)
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Carrot, shredded
• 2 sheets Nori sheets, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt together until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the cooked rice and gently stir to combine. Let the rice cool completely.

Step 4

While the rice cools, prepare the vegetables. Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and cut it into thin matchsticks. Halve and pit the avocado, then dice it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and lemon juice to form the dressing.

Step 6

In a large serving bowl, layer the cooled sushi rice, shredded imitation crab meat, cucumber matchsticks, diced avocado, shredded carrot, and strips of nori.

Step 7

Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 8

Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy this sushi-inspired salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1655.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1356.2

Total Fat 55.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.5g
Cholesterol 70.8mg	0%
Sodium 5547.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 50.1g
Protein 45.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 271.0mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2683.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 51.4%