Name: Kani Salad
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 200 g kani sticks, shredded; 1 large cucumber, cored and cut into thin strips; 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips; 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced; 1 tbsp salmon roe; 1 small head lettuce, chopped; 1/3 cup(s) Japanese mayonnaise; 2 tsp ponzu sauce; shredded nori, for garnish

Kani Salad Recipe

Rating 5.0

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| Last Updated on September 13, 2023

Kani salad is a quick and easy Japanese dish that requires no cooking. This salad combines Kani (crab sticks) with crunchy vegetables, ripe mango and a quick Japanese mayonnaise-based dressing.

Lunch

Japanese

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

200 g

kani sticks, shredded

large cucumber, cored and cut into thin strips

medium carrot, cut into thin strips

ripe mango, peeled and diced

1 tbsp

salmon roe

small head lettuce, chopped

1/3 cup(s)

Japanese mayonnaise

2 tsp

ponzu sauce

shredded nori, for garnish

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Directions 3 steps | 10 Minutes

Step 1

Whisk together the mayonnaise and ponzu sauce in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.

Kani Salad Recipe: Whisk together the mayonnaise and ponzu sauce in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add Kani, cucumber strips, carrot strips, diced mango and salmon roe to the bowl. Toss to combine well.

Kani Salad Recipe: Add Kani, cucumber strips, carrot strips, diced mango and salmon roe to the bowl.

Step 3

Arrange salad on top of a bed of lettuce and garnish with shredded nori. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Kani Salad Recipe: Arrange salad on top of a bed of lettuce and garnish with shredded nori.

FAQs

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What is kani salad made of?

Kani salad is a light and refreshing salad mainly composed of kani, crab sticks. Crab sticks are made from imitation crab meat formed from finely ground white fish. Kani is mixed with a variety of finely chopped vegetables and is covered with a light mayonnaise dressing.

Can you eat kani while pregnant?

Kani, crab sticks, is made from finely ground white fish and is considered to be safe to consume during pregnancy. However, if Kani is being used in a seafood dish, it is important to check that all the seafood components of the dish have been fully cooked and are low in mercury.

Where is kani salad from?

Kani salad originates from Japan and is made using imitation crab meat, vegetables and a light mayonnaise dressing. It is a popular home-cooked dish in Japan. Outside of Japan, kani salad is a popular side dish served at Japanese or sushi restaurants.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

211

FAT

15.6 g

PROTEIN

2.7 g

CARBS

17.6 g