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Asian Cucumber Salad

Crispy Asian Cucumber Salad You’ll Crave Every Time

This Asian Cucumber Salad combines sweet, salty, and spicy flavors with fresh, crispy cucumbers for a refreshing dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
  • 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar or brown sugar/coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil do not skip!
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese chili oil adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted for crunch
  • 1 teaspoon salt rinse off excess to avoid saltiness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Chopsticks
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine granulated white sugar, toasted sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onion. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well-blended. Set aside.
  2. Take fresh English cucumbers and slice off both ends. Position the cucumber lengthwise between two chopsticks and make diagonal cuts all around, turning the cucumber a quarter turn after each cut for a spiral design.
  3. Transfer the spiral-cut cucumbers to a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss lightly. Let them sit for about 8 to 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  4. After sitting, rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess salt. Pat them dry gently with a kitchen towel.
  5. Place the cucumber spirals back into the mixing bowl and pour your prepared dressing over them. Toss gently to coat each spiral evenly. Let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose fresh cucumbers for the best crunch. Proper salting draws out moisture, preventing sogginess. Allow the salad to chill for 10 minutes to enhance flavors. This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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