Cucumber Salmon Roll Salad
Dive into a refreshing Cucumber Salmon Roll Salad that’s packed with protein and flavor! Featuring succulent salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this vibrant dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously healthy choice. Toss it all together with a zesty dressing for a light meal that’s perfect any day of the week!
Prep
10
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- avocado
- cucumber
- red onion
- green onionoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- air fried salmon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- cream cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- sesame oiloptional
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- soy sauceoptional
- srirachaoptional
📦Other(3)
- edamame
- mayooptional
- sesame seedsoptional
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
546
Protein
26g
Carbs
20g
Fat
42g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start off by adding cucumber, red onion, air fried salmon, avocado, edamame, and cream cheese.
- 2
Top with sriracha, mayo, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, and sesame seeds.
- 3
Cover with a lid, shake until combined, and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice cucumber to 2-3mm thickness and salt immediately with 0.5% of cucumber's weight in salt, then drain after 8-10 minutes to remove 30-40% of water content before assembly. This prevents the salad from becoming watery and keeps the cream cheese emulsion stable.technique2-3mm thickness, 0.5% salt by weight, 8-10 minutes drain time
- ✓Air-fry salmon at 380°F for 8-10 minutes (depending on thickness) to achieve 140-145°F internal temp, which keeps collagen partially intact while fully denaturing proteins—salmon flakes more easily when shaken with other ingredients rather than turning into paste.timing380°F, 8-10 minutes, 140-145°F internal
- ✓Emulsify mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil in a 3:1:1 ratio by whisking together before adding to the salad, as this allows the oil to distribute evenly through the sauce rather than separating and pooling during shaking.ingredient3:1:1 ratio (mayo:sriracha:sesame oil)
- ✓Cut avocado last (within 2 minutes of service) and toss it in separately at the very end after shaking other components, since mechanical agitation breaks down avocado's cell walls and oxidizes cut surfaces, creating brown, mushy texture in 3-4 minutes.timingAdd within 2 minutes of service, oxidation occurs in 3-4 minutes
- ✓Use 1-1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce per serving and add it to the dressing before the cream cheese, as the salt in soy (approximately 17-18% by weight) will initially firm the cream cheese's protein network before the shaking motion breaks it into a cohesive sauce.ingredient1-1.5 tbsp per serving, 17-18% salt content in soy sauce
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Prep
10
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Cucumber Salmon Roll Salad
Dive into a refreshing Cucumber Salmon Roll Salad that’s packed with protein and flavor! Featuring succulent salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this vibrant dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously healthy choice. Toss it all together with a zesty dressing for a light meal that’s perfect any day of the week!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- avocado
- cucumber
- red onion
- green onionoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- air fried salmon
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- cream cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- sesame oiloptional
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- soy sauceoptional
- srirachaoptional
📦Other(3)
- edamame
- mayooptional
- sesame seedsoptional
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
546
Protein
26g
Carbs
20g
Fat
42g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start off by adding cucumber, red onion, air fried salmon, avocado, edamame, and cream cheese.
- 2
Top with sriracha, mayo, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, and sesame seeds.
- 3
Cover with a lid, shake until combined, and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice cucumber to 2-3mm thickness and salt immediately with 0.5% of cucumber's weight in salt, then drain after 8-10 minutes to remove 30-40% of water content before assembly. This prevents the salad from becoming watery and keeps the cream cheese emulsion stable.technique2-3mm thickness, 0.5% salt by weight, 8-10 minutes drain time
- ✓Air-fry salmon at 380°F for 8-10 minutes (depending on thickness) to achieve 140-145°F internal temp, which keeps collagen partially intact while fully denaturing proteins—salmon flakes more easily when shaken with other ingredients rather than turning into paste.timing380°F, 8-10 minutes, 140-145°F internal
- ✓Emulsify mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil in a 3:1:1 ratio by whisking together before adding to the salad, as this allows the oil to distribute evenly through the sauce rather than separating and pooling during shaking.ingredient3:1:1 ratio (mayo:sriracha:sesame oil)
- ✓Cut avocado last (within 2 minutes of service) and toss it in separately at the very end after shaking other components, since mechanical agitation breaks down avocado's cell walls and oxidizes cut surfaces, creating brown, mushy texture in 3-4 minutes.timingAdd within 2 minutes of service, oxidation occurs in 3-4 minutes
- ✓Use 1-1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce per serving and add it to the dressing before the cream cheese, as the salt in soy (approximately 17-18% by weight) will initially firm the cream cheese's protein network before the shaking motion breaks it into a cohesive sauce.ingredient1-1.5 tbsp per serving, 17-18% salt content in soy sauce