Asian Cucumber Salad

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This Asian cucumber salad is a really delicious, light salad.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • ½ cup rice vinegar

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

  • 4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced

Directions

  1. Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.

  2. Whisk vinegar and sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.

  3. Rinse salt off cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110 Calories
6g Fat
15g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 780mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 251mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.