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Asian Cucumber Salad
I serve this Asian Cucumber Salad when I've got something really spicy for the main course -- the cool cucumber tames the fire and doesn't fill you up -- so you can keep going back for more hot stuff!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 221 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 hothouse cucumber
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons grated carrot
- ½ red chile pepper minced
- 1 tablespoons red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup peanuts roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
ASIAN DRESSING:
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1½ teaspoons wasabi paste or powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup canola oil
Instructions
FOR THE ASIAN DRESSING:
- In a small bowl combine the grated ginger, garlic, wasabi paste, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, mirin, salt and canola oil. Whisk to combine.
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FOR THE CUCUMBER SALAD:
- Trim the ends of the cucumber and slice crosswise into very thin rounds. Transfer the cucumber to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and sprinkle with the salt.
- Set aside for 20-30 minutes. The salt will draw out some of the moisture from the cucumber.
- Blot the cucumber dry with paper towels and transfer to a bowl.
- Add the carrot, chile pepper and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- The cucumber will continue to give up liquid, so use a slotted spoon to serve the salad.
Notes
- I like this salad as a cooling side dish for a spicy asian dish like Kung Pao or Sichuan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1400IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1400IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.