Reposting one of the better cucumber salad recipes by @LowCarbLove
Reposting one of the better cucumber salad recipes by @LowCarbLove is a easy Japanese (Low‑Carb/Keto Fusion) recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by The Plant Slant on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $9.50 total, $4.75 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium English Cucumber (sliced into thin matchsticks)
- 200 g Salmon Fillet (air‑fried or smoked, flaked)
- 0.25 small Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Shelled Edamame (frozen, cooked)
- 1 medium Avocado (diced, ripe)
- 2 tablespoons Whipped Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise (regular or avocado mayo)
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil (adds nutty aroma)
- 1 teaspoon Furikake (Japanese seasoning blend)
Instructions
Slice the Cucumber
Trim the ends of the English cucumber and slice it into thin matchstick‑like strips.
Time: PT5M
Cook the Salmon
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the salmon fillet in the basket and air‑fry for 8‑10 minutes, or until opaque and easily flaked. Let it cool slightly, then break into bite‑size pieces.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 400°F
Steam the Edamame
Place frozen edamame in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 4‑5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Prepare the Creamy Sriracha Dressing
In a small bowl combine whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sriracha. Stir until smooth.
Time: PT3M
Assemble the Salad
In a large mixing bowl add the cucumber strips, sliced red onion, steamed edamame, diced avocado, and flaked salmon. Pour the creamy dressing over the top, drizzle soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, then sprinkle furikake.
Time: PT5M
Final Toss and Serve
Give the salad a final gentle toss to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately in bowls or on plates.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Fat
- 22g
- Fiber
- 6g
Dietary info: Keto, Low‑Carb, Gluten‑Free (use tamari if needed), Pescatarian
Allergens: Fish (salmon), Dairy (cream cheese), Egg (mayonnaise), Soy (edamame, soy sauce), Sesame (sesame oil, furikake)
Last updated: April 20, 2026






