Thai Cucumber Salad with Udon Noodles

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Sweet with a touch of heat and very light. With minimum cooking, this is perfect for a summer night. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges, if desired.

Submitted by NumNum
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup rice vinegar

  • 8 ounces udon noodles, or more to taste

  • 2 English cucumbers, sliced

  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced

  • ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • ½ small Thai chile pepper, minced

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, water, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar to make dressing.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook udon noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain.

  3. Transfer udon to a large bowl. Add cucumbers, shallot, red bell pepper, and Thai chile pepper. Pour dressing into the bowl; toss until salad is evenly coated. Let stand to marinate, at least 20 minutes, before serving.

Cook's Notes:

You can substitute a milder pepper for the Thai chile pepper, omit it, or serve as a garnish for those who prefer the heat.

Use any color of bell pepper you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296 Calories
1g Fat
67g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 858mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 67g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 363mg 8%

* 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.