Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2007

I loved this recipe... such an original idea. I omitted the lettuce, as I expected a bit of leftovers. I also made a 3-egg omelet and cut it into small strips to add to the salad, along with 3/4 cup of shredded carrots and 2 tbsp of sesame seeds. I served the salad with extra dressing and nori sheets cut into 3" x 3" squares. We put spoonsfuls of the salad onto the nori squares and added a little dressing which makes for a big delicious mouthful... just like sushi! I got GREAT feedback. Thanks for this wonderful idea, as I am sure I will make this at least once or twice a month.

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Nicole Burdett

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2006

Being of Asian descent, I've eaten lots of traditional sushi rolls so I had my doubts about how this salad would compare. Was I pleasantly surprised – it tasted like the real thing without the time consuming work of making and slicing the rolls… easy and delicious! I used romaine lettuce so I didn’t have a problem with soggy lettuce… or maybe it was because we finished the salad before the lettuce had time to wilt. I used wasabi paste and tried to stir the ingredients for the dressing with a fork but the mayo wouldn’t combine with everything else so I put everything in a small jar and shook it all up. Great recipe!!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2006

I did not like the idea of lettuce to this salad, so I did not use it. Great for satisfying a sushi craving and easier to do. Definitely add some thin nori strips. It really looks cool in the salad. I wasn't sure about the mayo but ended up liking it. I did have to double the amount of wasabi to give it the kick I felt it needed. I like to add edamame, and the color looks great too. Sometimes I use pickled ginger, but have found some people are picky about it. Overall a good salad that can have lots of variations, depending on what you have. Works great with cooked shrimp too.

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2006

This is an AMAZING salad. The lettuce does get soggy after a bit, but if you put the dressing on right before serving i'ts fine. I couldn't taste the wasabi at all so I just leave it out.

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2006

My husbands likes sushi, but doesn't like salad - and he loved this. It's very adaptable...I didn't having ginger or wasabi and it still turned out great. I added scallions for a little bit of an onion flavor (not in sushi, I know, but it tasted great with the avocado). It's very FILLING, too, so it's great for a healthy summer meal.

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Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2006

Great idea to satisfy the sushi cravings! I agree with the previous reviewers: lettuce is optional but you definitely need shredded nori and pickled ginger to get the true sushi taste!

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Reviewed: May 4, 2006

This was very good. I used romaine lettuce and added pickled ginger and crumbled nori, and I sprinkled toasted sesame seeds over the top. The ginger really added to the "sushi" flavor. Even though I added about 1 tsp more wasabi than the recipe called for, it still didn't have the kick I like, so next time I'll add more. I may try using olive oil or mashed avocado instead of the mayo for the dressing, just because I don't like to use mayo (or any of its vegan counterparts).

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Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2006

Whoever thought of a California Roll Salad is a COMPLETE GENIUS!!! A perfect combination, I must say. I omitted the imitation crab since I didn't have any on me and I substituted baby greens for the iceberg lettuce. Still pretty good. I could even eat it without the rice! Delicious! The dressing was phenomenal.

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2005

This recipe definitely tastes like a California Roll!! I had the hardest time finding a sushi recipe that was easy, and this one fit. My husband and I crave sushi but it's expesive to go to a restaurant, and this totally cured our craving. Thank you so much

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2005

A great idea for someone who loves california rolls without the fuss of sushi rice and rolling at home! I used a bit of dry sherry and white wine vinegar in place of rice vinegar. Wasabi paste (1tsp) added some grated ginger to the dressing, crumbled Nori papers and topped it with toasted sesame seeds!

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2004

Nothing spectacular, but a nice light summer salad (as a main dish, not a side one). The lettuce WILL go limp if made in advance, so I advice either dressing it at the last minute, or tossing in the lettuce at the last minute. Toasted, shredded nori sprinkled on top just before serving gave it real oomph and more of that California Roll flavour.

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2004

This was really good. I'm doing a low-carb thing right now (just like the rest of the country) so I left out the rice. The wasabi powder doesn't come through (no heat) I have wasabi paste so I'm going to try it with the paste. Thank you for posting this recipe I will make it too many times for anyone to ever count!

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2003

**REVISING MY ORIGINAL REVIEW**. We still 100% love this recipe, BUT BUT BUT... I decided to try ELLIEGIRL1's tips of using Nori (roasted seaweed) instead of spinach (as I have done in the past),and grated fresh ginger (I grated it into the cooled rice). These two ingredients put this recipe clear over the TOP and then some (Wish I could give it more stars)! TY TY TY for posting the Nori use! For a potluck dish that has to travel, a dish you want to make several hours ahead, or a salad that has to wait awhile to be served we still nix the lettuce. Nori and Wasabi paste can be found in the ethnic area of most grocery stores. Original review- A TOTAL POTLUCK HIT !! WOW! If you like traditional California Roll sushi you will love this for a change! I have made this several times, but have evolved to totally nixing the lettuce as it tends to get way too limp for our taste! Now, it's just rice, avocado, fake crab, cuke, and I add steamed spinach. Amounts are too your taste. I make the dressing exactly as directed. I now use this dressing on fish, and numerous other things. IT'S THE BEST! I will make this again and again.

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2003

This sald was really great as a main dish on a hot summer's day. We added a bit more wasabi, since we like things spicy, and we cut down on the rice. If you like California sishi rolls, you'll like this salad. Next time will try a bit of sake in the dressing.

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