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Asian Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad for a Crisp Summer Bite

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and light dish perfect for summer, featuring crisp cucumbers and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Cucumbers sliced thin
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and julienned carrots.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar until well combined.
  3. Pour dressing over the cucumber and carrot mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  4. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad is best served chilled and can be made ahead of time for added flavor.

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