Asian Cucumber Salad
A light and refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad with crisp cucumbers, tangy rice vinegar dressing, and a hint of sesame and spice. Perfect as a side or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 red chili peppers, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; let drain for 30 minutes.
- 2. Whisk rice vinegar and sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolves; stir in sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds.
- 3. Rinse salt from cucumbers, and place cucumbers in a large bowl.
- 4. Add sliced chili peppers and vinegar dressing; toss gently to coat.
- 5. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, preferably the same day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Asian cucumber salad, cucumber salad, refreshing salad, sesame dressing
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