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Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

A quick and easy Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad that's crispy, refreshing, and seasoned perfectly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 144 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • chopsticks

Ingredients
  

Cucumbers

  • 6 count Mini cucumbers or Persian cucumbers to drain water
  • 2 teaspoon Salt

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon Regular soy sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon green onion finely sliced

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash cucumbers and cut off the ends.
  • Place one cucumber between two chopsticks and make thin diagonal slices on the top. Flip and do the same on the other side, then cut cucumber into halves. Repeat for remaining cucumbers. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and gently massage into them. Let soak in salt for 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water at least 3-4 times to completely remove salt. Strain and set aside.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Pour dressing over cucumbers and gently mix. Enjoy!

Notes

Perfect as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Asian salad, cucumber salad, healthy salad, quick recipe, side dish, Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
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