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Asian Cucumber Sesame Salad

A fresh cucumber salad full of Asian and sesame flavors!

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 74 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Asian Cucumber Sesame Salad
  • 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander and toss them with the 1/2 tablespoon of kosher salt. Let the cucumbers sit in the colander in the sink for 15-30 minutes then rinse them off and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the cucumbers into a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together all of the vinaigrette ingredients then pour the dressing over the cucumbers and stir everything together.
  3. Top the salad with the toasted sesame seeds and green onion. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • This salad is best eaten the day it is made.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1180mg (49%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Sodium 1180mg 49%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.