Quick and Easy Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad

Name: Quick and Easy Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
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; 0.25 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

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

Recipe by Carol Castellucci Miller

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Cut cucumbers into long, thin noodle shapes using a spiralizer set to the thinnest setting.
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.
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 Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 958mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 4mg	20%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 215mg	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.