Easy 5 Minute Asian Cucumber Salad
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Easy 5 Minute Asian Cucumber Salad
Description
The recipe starts with thin rounds of young, thin-skinned cucumbers which can be peeled if preferred. A dressing is whisked together from minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, cane sugar, salt, and red chili flakes, providing a balance of acidity, sweetness, umami, and subtle heat.
The cucumbers are tossed in this dressing to ensure even coverage. Finally, the salad is topped with finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro), roasted crushed peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds, adding fresh herbaceous notes and textural contrast with the nuts and seeds.
The result is a crisp, refreshing salad that's ideal as a quick side dish in Asian-inspired meals. Its simple ingredients and fast preparation make it a practical choice when fresh cucumbers are in season or when a light, tangy complement is desired.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber young, thin-skinned, medium-sized
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds tossed
- 2 tablespoon peanuts crushed, roasted
- 2 tablespoon Coriander finely chopped, fresh, aka cilantro
For Dressing
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon cane sugar or sugar
- ⅓ teaspoon red chili flakes or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare cucumber: Slice the cucumbers into slightly thick rounds. You can peel the cucumbers if you prefer.
- Make the dressing: Put minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, cane sugar, salt, and red chili flakes in a small bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Toss cucumber with dressing: Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and toss to coat. Finish it off by adding chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1355mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 804mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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