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asian cucumber salad

Asian Cucumber Salad

A refreshing, crisp cucumber salad tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing with a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 65 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro or mint chopped

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice cucumbers and place them in a mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and chili flakes.
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss well to coat.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or mint before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 290mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cucumber, healthy, quick salad
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