Quick and Easy Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad

Quick and Easy Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad

A chilled sesame salad of spiralized cucumber. It reminds me of the seaweed salad you get at Japanese restaurants, but just with cucumbers.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic-seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1
Cut cucumbers into long, thin noodle shapes using a spiralizer set to the thinnest setting.

Step 2
Place cucumber noodles in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss until combined. Let cucumber stand until moisture is drawn out, about 30 minutes.

Step 3
Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumber; toss gently until coated. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

66
Calories
4g
Fat
8g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 3%
Sodium958mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars5g
Protein1g
Vitamin C4mg 20%
Calcium24mg 2%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium215mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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