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Cucumber Salad Asian

A refreshing and crunchy cucumber salad with a tangy Asian-inspired dressing, perfect as a side dish or light 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 large cucumbers sliced thinly
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors will intensify as it sits.

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