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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish made with cucumbers and a savory dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 5 units Persian cucumbers
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil See optional ingredients for link
  • ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce See optional ingredients for link
  • ½-1 tablespoon sugar Adjust according to taste
  • ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil Adjust according to heat preference
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ tablespoon garlic minced, optional

Instructions
 

  • 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

Start with ½ tablespoon of sugar and taste. Adjust according to preference. Garlic is optional but recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Asian flavors, Cucumber, easy recipe, refreshing, Salad
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