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asian cucumber salad recipe

A refreshing and tangy Asian cucumber salad, perfect as a side dish or light appetizer.
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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 sliced thinly
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, and sliced red bell pepper.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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