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Asian Cucumber Salad

Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshingly Crunchy and Flavorful

This Asian cucumber salad combines crunchy cucumbers with a savory sesame soy marinade, making it a refreshing and low-calorie dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Cucumbers English cucumbers are ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated White Sugar Maple syrup or agave can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toast for enhanced flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best aroma
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chives work as a substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Chili Oil Adjust to taste or replace with hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can substitute with olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • Cutting Board
  • Chopsticks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Asian Cucumber Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine granulated white sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onions. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, and sesame oil. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and ingredients are blended.
  2. Trim both ends of each cucumber. Use chopsticks to control cutting depth and make diagonal slices along the cucumber to create spirals.
  3. Transfer cucumber spirals into a bowl and sprinkle salt over them. Massage the salt into the cucumbers for about a minute. Let sit for 8-10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  4. Rinse the salted spirals under cold water in a colander. Once rinsed, drain and transfer back into the bowl. Pour the marinade over and mix until evenly coated.
  5. Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, serve immediately or let marinate in the refrigerator before serving.

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