California Maki Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups imitation crab meat or real crab, shredded
• 1 cup sushi rice, cooked and cooled
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and julienned
• 1 cup napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon nori strips (roasted seaweed), cut into thin ribbons
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha or another hot sauce (optional for a spicy kick)
• Pickled ginger, finely chopped for added zest
• Wasabi peas for crunch and heat
• Additional toasted sesame seeds for garnish
• Thinly sliced radishes for color and peppery bite
• Masago (capelin roe) or tobiko for authentic sushi texture and appearance