❓ What is in a California salad roll?

A California salad roll typically includes sushi rice, imitation crab or real crab, avocado, and cucumber, all wrapped in seaweed (nori). It’s essentially the rolled version of the California Roll Salad , compacted into bite-sized form.

🥗 What’s in a California salad?

A California salad or California Roll Salad is a deconstructed sushi bowl featuring layers of sushi rice, seafood, avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, and nori strips. It's often topped with a creamy, tangy dressing that mimics sushi roll flavors.

💡 Are California salad rolls healthy?

Yes, California Roll Salad rolls are a healthy option, especially when made with real crab and avocado. They offer healthy fats, lean protein, and fiber-rich vegetables. You can further lighten it by reducing sodium or using low-carb rice alternatives.

🍣 What is traditionally in a California roll?

A traditional California roll includes imitation crab (or real crab), avocado, cucumber, sushi rice, and seaweed, often sprinkled with sesame seeds. The California Roll Salad takes these same ingredients and presents them in a salad bowl format, making it even more versatile and easier to prepare.

7 Surprising Reasons This California Roll Salad Is the Ultimate Summer Bite

Description

This ultimate summer California Roll Salad is light, refreshing, and packed with bold sushi-inspired flavors like crab, avocado, and creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups cooked sushi rice
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup imitation crab meat (or real crab for upgrade)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 sheet nori, sliced
Optional: sriracha, pickled ginger, wasabi

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Instructions

Cook rice and mix in vinegar, sugar, and salt
Let cool to room temperature
Slice cucumber, avocado, crab, and nori
Mix soy sauce, mayo, and sesame oil for dressing
Layer sushi rice, then veggies and crab
Drizzle dressing, top with sesame seeds and extra nori
Optional: drizzle spicy mayo and garnish with pickled ginger

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: No-cook (except for rice)
Cuisine: Japanese-American