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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Delightful Easy Asian Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Crunch

This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish made with crisp cucumbers and tangy dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Salting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Persian Cucumbers or any fresh cucumber
  • to taste tsp Salt for salting cucumbers
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 0.5 tbsp Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • to taste tbsp Chili Oil adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 1 clove Garlic minced, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the Persian cucumbers under cool water and slice at an angle into thin, oval-shaped slices, roughly 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Sprinkle sliced cucumbers with salt and toss until well coated. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain excess liquid from the cucumbers and rinse under cold running water. Drain in a colander.
  4. In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Transfer drained cucumbers to a mixing bowl and pour dressing over them. Toss to coat evenly.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and serve immediately for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal texture, serve the salad right after mixing; cucumbers lose their crunch when soaked in the dressing too long.

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