Sunomono (Vegan Japanese Cucumber Salad Recipe)
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Sunomono (Vegan Japanese Cucumber Salad Recipe)
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Crisp, thinly sliced cucumber and tender wakame in a simple, well-balanced rice vinegar dressing. This sunomono salad recipe is ready in minutes, and it's a lovely light side dish or starter!
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Ingredients
Cucumber Prep:
- 12 ounces Persian cucumbers 4 medium size
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Optional Sea Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon dried wakame
- ½ cup boiling water 120 ml
Dressing:
- ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds toasted
- ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds toasted
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
- 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons tamari
- 2 teaspoons sugar or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest or yuzu zest
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- ½ teaspoon shichimi togarashi optional
Optional Garnishes:
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Furikake
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Instructions
- Either by hand, with a vegetable peeler, or a mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle with the salt, tossing to coat evenly.
- Let the cucumbers sit for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly under cold water. Gently squeeze out excess water and set the cucumbers aside.
- In the meantime, if using wakame, place it in a heatproof bowl, cover with the boiling water, and soak for 5 minutes until rehydrated. Drain, squeeze out excess water, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the white and black sesame seeds, minced garlic, rice vinegar, tamari, citrus zest, sugar, and sesame oil (if using). Add the shichimi togarashi if desired.
- Combine the prepared cucumbers and rehydrated wakame (if you are using it) in a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Transfer to a serving dish and, optionally, garnish with sliced scallions or furikake. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
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Notes
- ✅ Cuke Me Baby One More Time:
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- When salting cucumber slices, massage the salt in gently to draw out excess water. After rinsing, let them drain well to keep them crisp.
- 🌟 Dressing for Success:
- 🌟
- Use unseasoned rice vinegar for better flavor. And if it’s not acidic enough for your taste, either use a little more or swap it out with white vinegar.
- 🌊 Wakame, Waka YOU:
- 🌊
- Thoroughly squeeze rehydrated seaweed to remove excess water. This prevents the dressing from being diluted or the salad from getting soggy.
- 🔪 Live to Slice Another Day:
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- Use a mandoline for evenly thin cucumbers, but handle with care! Those things are scary-sharp, so stay focused to avoid injuries.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1692mg
(71%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1692mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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