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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Enjoy this Easy Asian Cucumber Salad with tangy and savory dressing, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 70 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 5 pieces Persian cucumbers

Condiments

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ½-1 tablespoon sugar see notes
  • ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil adjust to heat preference
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ tablespoon garlic, minced optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.
  • Continue slicing at an angle. Slices should look more oval than round. Thickness should be up to preference.
  • Add to a bowl/container and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Mix that well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.
  • Drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick 10 seconds rinse before returning back to the bowl/container.
  • Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
  • Stir until well combined and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Sugar: Start with ½ tablespoon and taste. Adjust according to preference. Garlic is optional but recommended. Chili oil amount should be adjusted based on heat preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Asian salad, cucumber salad, Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, easy recipe, healthy salad
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