Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish
Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad is the ultimate refreshing summer dish. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the creamy dressing that’s better than takeout. The crisp cucumbers and fresh avocado make this salad a family favorite. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try this Light and Refreshing Summer Peach Salad for Warm Sunny Days and For a hearty meal, try these Loaded Burger Bowls.
Why This Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish Is Pure Comfort
- Better than takeout creamy dressing
- Crisp cucumbers and fresh avocado
- Easy to make and perfect for cookouts
- Light and refreshing summer dish
What You'll Need for Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp Sriracha (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Sesame seeds
- Optional: Crushed nori sheets
- Optional: Chopped green onions
📝 Ingredient Notes
- English cucumber: Regular cucumbers can be used but they may be more watery.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- High-quality knife — Makes slicing avocados and cucumbers a breeze. → See on Amazon
- Food processor — Chops cilantro and red onion quickly and evenly. → See on Amazon
How to Make Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish
- Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. You should have about 4 cups of sliced cucumber.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and Sriracha (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumber, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, red onion, and bell pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, crushed nori sheets, and chopped green onions if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish
- : For a lighter dressing, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise.
- Common mistake and fix: If the dressing is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. If it's too thin, add a bit more mayonnaise or sour cream.
- : To prevent the avocado from browning, toss the diced avocado with a little lemon juice before adding it to the salad.
- : For a spicier salad, add more Sriracha or some diced jalapeño to the dressing.
Storing & Reheating Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead. Combine with the vegetables just before serving.
Freezing Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a quicker salad, use a mandoline to slice the cucumber.
- Best substitution: Substitute regular vinegar for the rice vinegar if needed.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes above.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the cucumbers are too watery, drain them before adding the dressing.
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Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
Seasonings
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp Sriracha (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Crushed nori sheets
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. You should have about 4 cups of sliced cucumber.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and Sriracha (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumber, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, red onion, and bell pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds, crushed nori sheets, and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a quicker salad, use a mandoline to slice the cucumber.
- Best substitution: Substitute regular vinegar for the rice vinegar if needed.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes above.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the cucumbers are too watery, drain them before adding the dressing.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: The dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead. Combine with the vegetables just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 17g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sat. Fat: 4.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish FAQs
Yes, the dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead. Combine with the vegetables just before serving.
If the dressing is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. If it's too thin, add a bit more mayonnaise or sour cream.
Yes, regular cucumbers can be used but they may be more watery.
Toss the diced avocado with a little lemon juice before adding it to the salad.
Regular vinegar can be used as a substitute.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy California Roll Cucumbers Salad for a Refreshing Summer Dish and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
