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Asian Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad to Brighten Your Day

This Asian Cucumber Salad brings vibrant flavors and textures to your table, making it a must-try for a healthy lifestyle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 91
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces English Cucumbers providing a refreshing crunch
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly crushed
  • 2 pieces Green Onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated White Sugar or honey as a substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Chili Oil or sriracha for different heat profile
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil essential ingredient
  • 1 teaspoon Salt high-quality sea salt recommended

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Chopsticks
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all ingredients. Rinse cucumbers under cold water. Chop green onions and crush garlic.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and green onion. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil, whisk until well blended.
  3. Spiral cut cucumbers using chopsticks to prevent cutting through. Make cross-cuts for accordion shapes.
  4. Salt cucumbers in a large bowl, massage for 2 minutes, and let sit for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Rinse cucumbers and pat dry. Combine cucumbers with the dressing and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crunch. Best enjoyed fresh.

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