Asian Cucumber Salad
Yield: 8
Calories: 28kcal
This easy Asian cucumber salad is marinated in a spicy-sweet sesame ginger dressing. The result is a crunchy, refreshing, umami-packed marinated salad that is delicious with grilled meat or all on its own.
Ingredients
The Veggies
- 3 cucumbers, about 4 cups thinly sliced. I like to use English or Persian cumbers when I can find them.
- 1 red Serrano pepper, deseeded and finely diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced, approximately ⅓ to ½ cup
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped, approximately ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated, about a one-inch piece
- 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed, approximately 2 cloves
Spicy Sesame Ginger Dressing
- ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 to 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
Special Equipment
Directions
Veggies
- Slice cucumbers into thin slices. *Using a mandoline or food processor makes it really easy.
- You'll want about 4-5 cups of cucumbers. Usually 3 large cucumbers is sufficient.
- Add the sliced red onions, the diced red pepper, cilantro, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the ingredients for the dressing and then toss the cucumber salad.
- Sprinkle the cucumbers with black sesame seeds and toss again.
- Chill for a few hours before serving.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to a week.
Notes
Shortcut: You can use jarred garlic and ginger for a shortcut here.
Gluten Free: Make sure to use tamari or coconut aminos.
Nutrition
Calories: 28kcal (1%)Carbohydrates: 5.6g (2%)Protein: 1.8g (4%)Fat: 0.2gFiber: 0.8g (3%)Sugar: 2.4g (3%)
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