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Cucumber Salad Asian

A refreshing and tangy Asian-style cucumber salad, perfect as a side dish or 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
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding sliced bell peppers or radishes.

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