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Simple Asian Cucumber Salad

Simple Asian Cucumber Salad That's Refreshingly Easy to Make

This Simple Asian Cucumber Salad is a quick, refreshing dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Cucumbers Sliced thinly
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Onions Can substitute with chives
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar can be swapped for deeper flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can use canola oil for milder taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust to taste or omit for milder flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Mandoline
  • whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by rinsing fresh cucumbers under cold water and slicing them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil, whisking until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add a pinch of chili flakes into the dressing, stirring well to combine.
  4. Pour the dressing over the bowl of cucumber slices and gently toss to coat.
  5. Add the chopped green onions to the cucumber mixture and toss again.
  6. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and toss gently to distribute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Dress salad just before serving to keep cucumbers crispy. Can chill for 15 minutes to enhance flavors.

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