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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Enjoy this Easy Asian Cucumber Salad with thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a tangy and savory dressing, perfect for appetizers or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients

  • 5 pieces Persian cucumbers
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ½-1 tablespoon sugar see notes
  • ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ tablespoon garlic minced (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • 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. Adjust chili oil according to heat preference. Best served immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword appetizers, Asian salad, cucumber salad, Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, sides
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