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Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad for a Cool Summer Treat

Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad is a light and zesty dish perfect for summer, combining crisp cucumbers with a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers firm English or Persian for best crunch
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Cilantro or Mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted for nutty flavor
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar unseasoned varieties preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil toasted sesame oil enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1 clove Garlic freshly minced for best flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly under cold water and slice thinly into rounds or half-moons. Arrange in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Add chopped fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds, then toss again.
  5. Transfer salad to the refrigerator to chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added crunch, you can toss in sliced carrots or swap herbs based on your preference.

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