Lazy Man's Sushi Salad

A great dish when you're craving sushi, but don't have time for rolling! Veggie measurements are general guidelines - add as much or as little as you'd like and don't be afraid to create your own roll.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 727 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced into 1-inch strips
• ½ cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced into 1-inch strips
• 6 pieces imitation crab sticks, chopped, or more to taste
• ¼ cup pickled ginger (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons wasabi sauce
• 2 sheets nori, torn into nickel-sized pieces
• ½ ripe avocado, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or as needed (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to a slight boil in a saucepan, about 5 minutes. Stir until dissolved and let cool 2 minutes. Pour mixture over cooked rice. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Step 3

Combine carrot, cucumber, crab sticks, ginger, water, wasabi, and oil in a bowl.

Step 4

Combine wet crab mixture with cooked rice in the serving bowl. Add avocado and nori just before serving. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.