Mango Kani Salad
Mango kani salad is made with shredded imitation crab, mango, cucumber, carrots, green onions, masago, and a creamy sriracha mayo dressing. Serve it cold as a salad, side dish, or over rice.
Ingredients
Kani Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients
- 6 ounces imitation crab sticks shredded
- ¾ cup shredded carrot or bagged matchstick carrots
- 1 cup English cucumber or Persian cucumber thinly sliced or julienned
- 1 cup fresh mango thinly sliced or diced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced, white and light green parts
- 1 tablespoon white or black sesame seeds or furikake seasoning
- 1 tablespoon masago or tobiko divided
Instructions
- Shred the imitation crab into thin strips. You can pull the crab apart by hand or slice it thinly with a knife.
- Cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks.
- Shred the carrot on the large holes of a box grater, or use bagged matchstick carrots.
- Peel the mango and cut it into thin strips or small cubes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded crab, cucumber, carrot, mango, green onions, and 1 teaspoon of tobiko to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently so everything is coated.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for about 1 hour.
- Before serving, transfer the salad to a clean bowl. Sprinkle sesame seeds or furikake over the top, then add the remaining tobiko or masago.
Notes
Storage: Store mango kani salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 200.7kcalCarbohydrates: 19.1gProtein: 4gTotal Fat: 12.4gSaturated Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 15.3mgSodium: 443.5mgPotassium: 219.9mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 9.9g
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