Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad is a delicious combination of crunchy cucumbers, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and a handful of spices. It's perfectly savory with a hint of spice... and especially delicious topped with crushed peanuts!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cucumber
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon dry roasted peanuts crushed
Instructions
- Cut the ends off of the cucumbers, then slice them on an angle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Transfer the cucumbers to a large colander and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes to allow any excess moisture to drain. Then rinse with water and use paper towels to pat them dry.
- Prepare the dressing by combining the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and sesame seeds. Whisk or shake well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the prepared cucumbers and mix well. Garnish with crushed peanuts & enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g