5.0 from 3 votes
Asian Cucumber Salad
This delightful Asian Cucumber Salad is a blend of flavors, creating a refreshing dish that's finished with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. It makes the perfect snack or side dish to complement any meal.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 40 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, about 4 cloves
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- red pepper flakes and sesame seeds, for serving
Instructions
- Thinly slice 4 English cucumbers, then add 1/2 teaspoon salt and gently toss to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Combine 2 green onions, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Stir well making sure that the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Drain the salt water from the cucumber. Do not rinse the cucumbers. Just remove the excess water.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices, then toss to coat the cucumbers.
- Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and sesame seeds,. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
40kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.