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Asian Cucumber Salad

Crisp Asian Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Crunchy Bite

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, quick side dish that elevates any meal with vibrant flavors and a crunchy texture.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Persian Cucumbers Sliced at an angle
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt For enhancing flavors
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil For nuttiness
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Adds umami flavor
  • 0.5 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar For tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Oil Adjust to spice preference
  • to taste tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced, optional) For extra flavor

Equipment

  • Medium-sized bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and slice the cucumbers at an angle into quarter-inch thick pieces.
  2. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt, mix gently, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Drain excess liquid from cucumbers and rinse under cold water to remove excess salt.
  4. Mix in a bowl with sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and chili oil. Optionally add minced garlic.
  5. Gently stir to combine, let sit for a few minutes, then serve garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh for the best texture; store leftovers for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

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