Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that bursts with flavor. Crisp cucumber slices are tossed in a tangy dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness from sugar. Garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, this salad is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory.
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Asian Cucumber Salad
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
00Ingredients
2 English cucumbers
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 Tbs sesame oil
1 Tbs soy sauce
2 tsp chili paste (like Sambal Oelek)
2 tsp honey
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
1 Tbs cilantro, minced
1 tsp black sesame seeds
1/2 tsp red chile flakes
Directions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers, and add to a large bowl. For the best results, slice them on a mandoline.
- Add the garlic and carrots.
- In a measuring cup, combine the vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili paste and honey.
- Stir together, and pour over the cucumbers. Toss to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Before serving, add the peanuts, cilantro, sesame seeds and chile flakes.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving:
Calories: 160, Fat: 11 g (2 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 190 mg, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 4 g.
15 minutes
Prep Time
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Cook Time
6
Servings
Directions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers, and add to a large bowl. For the best results, slice them on a mandoline.
- Add the garlic and carrots.
- In a measuring cup, combine the vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili paste and honey.
- Stir together, and pour over the cucumbers. Toss to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Before serving, add the peanuts, cilantro, sesame seeds and chile flakes.
