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Asian Cucumber Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 80
A refreshing and tangy cucumber salad with Asian-inspired flavors, perfect as a side dish or light meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1.5 pounds Turkish, Persian or English cucumbers (about 5 cups sliced)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 4-5 pieces scallions (finely sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for gluten-free use Bragg's Liquid Aminos or Coconut aminos)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey, or sugar, more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (sambal olek or sriracha, more to taste)
  • 1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Slice cucumbers and place in a bowl.
  • Mix salt, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl.
  • Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

Notes

Adjust the chili garlic sauce and sweetener to taste for desired spice and sweetness.
Calories: 80kcal
Cost: $8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: cucumber