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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and quick dish, perfect for warm weather and meal prep.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Base
  • 5 pieces Persian cucumbers
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Dressing
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 0.75 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5-1 tbsp sugar to taste
  • 0.75 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic minced optional

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.
  2. Continue slicing at an angle until all cucumbers are sliced, aiming for oval shapes. Thickness is to preference.
  3. Add cucumbers to a bowl/container and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of salt.
  4. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.
  5. Drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick rinse before returning them to the bowl/container.
  6. Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
  7. Stir until well combined and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad by adding fresh herbs or adjusting the sugar to taste. This salad is best served chilled.

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