Kani (Imitation Crab) Salad Recipe
A bright, quick kani salad that blends sweet mango, crisp cucumber, and spicy sriracha for a refreshing Asian-inspired bite. The creamy QP mayo ties everything together, making it perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
Recipe by sharminbeats· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1/2 piece mango
- 1 piece cucumber
- 1 piece carrot
- 2 cups imitation crab
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- half QP mayo
Instructions
- 1Cut the mango into cubes and set aside.
- 2Slice the cucumber, removing the seeds to keep the salad from becoming runny.
- 3Julienne the carrot using a knife or a julienning tool.
- 4Flake the imitation crab and add it to a large bowl.
- 5In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2‑3 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
- 6Add the sauce to the bowl with the vegetables and crab, and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- 7Add half a bottle of QP mayo to the salad and mix well; adjust seasoning with more sauce if desired.
- 8Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, spicy, and sweet flavors of this quick kani salad.
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Prevent a watery salad
Slice the cucumber and remove the seeds before adding it to the bowl.
Combine sauce ingredients first
Whisk soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together in a small bowl before tossing with the salad.
Adjust flavor after mixing
Taste the salad after adding the mayo and add more sauce if desired.
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- How many servings does this Kani (Imitation Crab) Salad recipe make?
- This recipe makes 3 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Kani (Imitation Crab) Salad recipe come from?
- It was shared by sharminbeats on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.