Description
This Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crunchy cucumbers with a flavorful dressing and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a light and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
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Cucumbers
- 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Salt to taste
Herbs and Spices
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Place the sliced cucumbers and green onions in a large bowl.
- Make Dressing: Add rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and salt to the bowl and stir.
- Add Herbs and Spices: Mix in cilantro, basil, mint, garlic, ginger, black sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
- Finish and Serve: Toss everything together and serve immediately. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
