Asian Cucumber Salad
This easy Asian Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for so many recipes. Make it to go next to a chicken and rice dish, or for the next time you bring home sushi.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers sliced thin (about 20 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 red jalapeno seeds and ribs removed, and cut small, see note
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the cucumbers to a large bowl. Mix in the dressing, cilantro, green onions, and red jalapeno. Enjoy immediately.
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Notes
A red jalapeño is just a green jalapeño that has been left to ripen longer. It adds some spice and great color to this salad. If you can't find one in your grocery store, you can replace it with a green jalapeño.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g