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Asian Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad for a Crunchy Delight

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a quick, gluten-free dish that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary crunchy delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 91
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 whole English Cucumbers no peeling necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated White Sugar balances savory notes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds adds nutty crunch
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed) for savory depth
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion (chopped) adjust to taste
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar essential for tang
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Chili Oil adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil enriches flavor profile
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Chopsticks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onions.
  3. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
  4. Cut the ends off the cucumbers and stabilize them with chopsticks to make accordion-style spirals.
  5. Salt the spiral-cut cucumbers and let them sit for 8-10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  6. Rinse cucumbers under cold water, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  7. Pour prepared dressing over cucumber spirals and toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended as it can compromise texture.

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