Asian Cucumber Veggie Salad
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5
Asian Cucumber Veggie Salad
Description
Asian Cucumber Veggie Salad combines thinly sliced cucumbers, red pepper strips, shredded carrot, and shelled edamame tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet rice vinegar dressing seasoned with kosher salt and fresh cilantro. The salad is chilled to let the vegetables absorb the bright flavors, yielding a crisp texture with balanced acidity and sweetness. Toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top provide a subtle crunchy contrast and a nutty aroma.
The preparation involves no-cook assembly, relying on freshness and texture contrasts. Serving this chilled salad alongside heavier dishes can provide a refreshing balance. It also works well as a light lunch or snack for those seeking a vegetable-rich, crisp dish.
Customizing the vegetables is straightforward; additional crunchy vegetables like cabbage or pea pods can be added based on preference, maintaining the salad’s refreshing qualities. Leftovers keep well for up to three days in the fridge, but the cucumbers may begin to impart slight bitterness if stored longer.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber sliced thin
- 1 red pepper cut into thin small slices
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1 cup edamame shelled
- sesame seeds for garnish, toasted
For the dressing:
- 3/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the pre-cut vegetables and edamame.
- In a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients.
- Pour over the vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least an hour and toss again before serving. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can substitute or add other vegetables such as purple cabbage, green onions, or crisp pea pods to vary the salad.
- Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld and vegetables remain crisp.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days; beyond this, cucumbers may become bitter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2760IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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