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Asian Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring cucumbers, sesame oil, and a tangy dressing, perfect as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 medium cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Thinly slice the cucumbers, julienne the carrots, and thinly slice the red onion.
  2. Chop the cilantro and set all the vegetables aside in a mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the mixing bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a spicier version, add sliced chili peppers to the salad.

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