Description
This Kani Mango Salad with Sesame Mayo is a light, refreshing Japanese-inspired salad made with shredded imitation crab, sweet mango, crisp cucumber, and a creamy sesame mayo dressing. Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking required!
Ingredients
12 oz imitation crab sticks (kani), shredded
1 large ripe mango, peeled and julienned
1 large English cucumber, julienned (seeds removed)
1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned
For the Sesame Mayo Dressing:
1/2 cup Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
For Garnish:
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (black or white)
Optional: sliced avocado, panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
1. Prep the vegetables: Julienne the cucumber (remove seeds if using a regular cucumber), carrot, and mango into thin matchstick-sized strips.
2. Shred the kani: Hold each imitation crab stick by one end. Use two fingers to pinch and pull downward to shred it into thin strips, similar to string cheese.
3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Kewpie mayo, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, and sugar (if using) until smooth.
4. Combine: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded kani, cucumber, carrot, and mango.
5. Dress the salad: Pour the sesame mayo dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
6. Garnish: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately. Optionally, serve over a bed of shredded lettuce.
Notes
For the best texture, use ripe but firm mango so it doesn’t get mushy.
Store the dressing separately if making ahead to keep the vegetables crisp.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of sriracha to the dressing for a spicy version.
Garnish with diced avocado or crispy panko breadcrumbs for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg