Asian Cucumber Salad (Addictive!)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
107 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
gluten-free
Asian Cucumber Salad (Addictive!)
Description
Asian Cucumber Salad features sliced cucumbers tossed in a dressing made from freshly squeezed lime juice, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, and honey for a nuanced blend of sour, nutty, sweet, and spicy notes. The addition of chopped fresh mint and green onions brings brightness and a mild herbaceous touch, complementing the crisp cucumbers. Toasted sesame seeds add a final textural contrast with their gentle crunch.
Preparation involves whisking the dressing ingredients thoroughly, then gently coating the cucumber slices to prevent bruising. The salad is best served immediately to preserve the cucumbers' crisp texture, as it tends to become watery when stored. It offers a light and refreshing counterpart to richer dishes or can be a standalone snack.
For storing, keep the dressing and sliced cucumbers separate if preparing ahead, as the cucumbers can remain fresh up to three days refrigerated before softening.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoons ginger or to taste, freshly minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
- salt
- 1 English cucumber (or 5-6 baby cucumbers); sliced
- 1/4 cup mint leaf finely chopped, fresh
- 3 green onions , chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds , for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, honey and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add in the cucumbers, mint, and green onions, and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and serve right away. This salad will become watery when stored in the fridge, so I recommend storing the cucumbers and dressing separately if you need to store it for more than a few hours. The sliced cucumbers should last for up to 3 days in the fridge before getting soggy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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