Quick Cucumber Salad with Asian Dressing
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Quick Cucumber Salad with Asian Dressing
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This salad is a common way to prepare cucumbers in Chinese cuisine. It’s got a lot of raw garlic (Beijingers are especially fond of strong garlic flavors) and soy. Serve as a salad or a side dish.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium to large cucumbers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted, optional)
Instructions
- Peel or scrub the cucumbers (whichever you prefer) and cut them into 2 to 3 inch sticks. Put them into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir the rest of the ingredients (except the sesame seeds) in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Drain any water that may have seeped out of the cucumbers and toss in the dressing. Once the cucumbers are coated, garnish with sesame seeds (if using) and serve immediately.
- When I made this today it was about 97 degrees outside, and I chilled the cucumbers for about 15 minutes in the fridge before tossing them together. I served the salad with a mildly sweet plum wine we bought while in Chengdu. The dish is light, cooling, and tasty!
Notes
- Minimizing the time between tossing and serving the dish is important. If you let it sit too long, the cucumbers will release water, causing a whole lot of soggy liquid in your salad. If you want to make it ahead, toss the cucumbers in a bowl with ½ teaspoon of salt, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. This will release much of the cucumber’s water content. Then just drain the cucumbers and toss with the dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
49kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
233mg
(10%)
Potassium
331mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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