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Asian Cucumber Salad

Refreshingly Crunchy Asian Cucumber Salad for Every Meal

Discover the vibrant taste of this Asian Cucumber Salad, a refreshing and crunchy side dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 57
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Spiraled and fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated White Sugar Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Toasted for enhanced flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Chili Oil Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For salting cucumbers

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Chopsticks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all the ingredients needed for your Asian cucumber salad.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onions.
  3. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil and stir well.
  4. Prepare cucumbers by cutting off both ends and creating spiral shapes.
  5. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and massage gently, allowing them to sit.
  6. Rinse cucumbers under cold water, drain, and toss with the prepared dressing.
  7. Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to sit enhances flavor absorption. Customize the dressing as desired.

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