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Asian Cucumber Salad

Crunchy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Twist for Your Table

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and crunchy dish, perfect for gatherings, featuring a tantalizing sesame-soy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 English cucumbers English Cucumbers Thin skin and crisp texture preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt A pinch to help draw out moisture.
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated White Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Coconut aminos can be used for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar adds sweetness and tang.
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed) Fresh garlic is ideal.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion (chopped) Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Provides aroma and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Chili Oil Adjust to spice preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Sprinkled on top for crunch.
Optional Toss-ins
  • 1 piece Grated Ginger For added zing.
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots For color and texture.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Freshens up the salad.

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large bowl
  • paper towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Asian Cucumber Salad on a clean countertop.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and blend well.
  3. Trim cucumber ends and make diagonal cuts to create accordion shapes.
  4. Salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 8-10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  5. Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and pat them dry.
  6. Toss the dried cucumber spirals with the dressing and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh and is a perfect complement to many dishes.

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