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Unless that craving is all chocolate cake, all the time! Then negotiations are in order. That’s where this crunchy cucumber salad comes in. It’s healthy and light but full of flavor so you feel like you are doing the right thing for your body. We know you’re still working hard to stay on track this year so let us help with just another one of our healthy and delicious recipes. 

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad is Great for Parties – Everybody loves this crunch spicy side. And it’s easy to make the night before.

The ginger-soy dressing is light and refreshing.

It’s not only great on cucumbers; but also, on a lettuce salad or even a chopped veggie slaw. Keep it in your arsenal of quick and easy dressing recipes. We predict that it’ll quickly become a favorite go to!

This spicy Asian cucumber salad is also a delicious component part of the Chicken Satay Beast Bowl.

Try it! Imagine this crunchy gingery salad paired with grilled chicken and peanut sauce! Yummy!

This refreshing cucumber salad recipe is a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, and a whole lot of delicious.

Crunchy, cool, and spicy. This ucumber salad is one of my go-tos for meal prep.

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Asian Cucumber Salad

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asain

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 28 kcal

Cucumbers with a light ginger-soy dressing. So refreshing. Great with spicy food.

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Ingredients

The Veggies

• 3 english cucumbers thinly sliced
• ½ red onion thinly sliced

Spicy Sesame Ginger Dressing

• ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp garlic crushed
• 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• ½ bunch cilantro finely chopped
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Veggies

1. Slice cucumbers into thin slices. *Using a food processor for this makes it really easy.

2. You'll want about 4-5 cups of cucumbers. Usually 3 large cucumbers is good.

3. You can peel them or leave the peel on. 

4. Slice red onions really thin. 

Dressing

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

2. Mix and pour over cucumbers. 

3. Chill for a few hours before serving. 

4. Store in an air-tight container. 

Recipe Notes

Shortcut: You can use jarred garlic and ginger for a shortcut here. 

Gluten Free: Make sure to use tamari or coconut aminos. 

Nutrition Facts

Asian Cucumber Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28 Calories from Fat 2

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2g 0%

Total Carbohydrates 5.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%

Sugars 2.4g

Protein 1.8g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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