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Description
A refreshing and easy Asian-inspired cucumber salad with a tangy sesame dressing, perfect as a light side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a crispier salad, you can salt the sliced cucumbers and let them sit for 15-20 minutes, then drain and pat them dry before dressing.
- Adjust the sweetness and spice to your preference.
- This salad is best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg