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Asian Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring cucumbers, sesame oil, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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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 green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Julienne the carrots and add them to the bowl along with the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

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

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