Asian Cucumber Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
6%
Asian Cucumber Salad
80 min.
6
112kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant side dish to elevate your meal, this Asian Cucumber Salad is the perfect choice! Bursting with flavor and texture, this salad combines crisp cucumbers with a delightful medley of ginger, garlic, and spicy red chile peppers. The magic happens with a simple yet tantalizing dressing made from rice vinegar, sesame oil, and just a bit of sugar that harmonizes perfectly with the luscious vegetables.

This salad isn't just a treat for your taste buds; it's also a healthy option for everyone at the table. With its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free qualities, it caters to a wide range of dietary preferences while remaining incredibly low in calories—just 112 kcal per serving! Perfect for summer barbecues or as a complement to your favorite Asian dishes, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends.

Taking just 80 minutes to prepare and serving six, it's a great dish to make ahead of time. The preparation process enhances the flavors beautifully, allowing the cucumbers to become more succulent as they soak in the savory dressing. Whether you're enjoying it at a family dinner or a festive gathering, this Asian Cucumber Salad is not just another side dish—it's a celebration of flavors and refreshing crunch that you will want to make time and time again!

Ingredients

  •  cucumbers halved lengthwise seeded sliced
  • tablespoon ginger root fresh minced
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  •  chile peppers fresh red sliced
  • 0.5 cup rice vinegar 
  • teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoons sesame oil 
  • tablespoon sesame seed 
  • 0.3 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • colander

Directions

  1. Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
  2. Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
  3. Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories112kcal
Protein5.28%
Fat45.01%
Carbs49.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.35
Glycemic Load
7.23
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.0343477415002%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:111.72kcal
5.59%
Fat:5.66g
8.71%
Saturated Fat:0.78g
4.9%
Carbohydrates:14.07g
4.69%
Net Carbohydrates:12.71g
4.62%
Sugar:11.33g
12.59%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:780.89mg
33.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.49g
2.99%
Vitamin C:46.78mg
56.71%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.59%
Vitamin K:12.06µg
11.48%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.04%
Copper:0.17mg
8.66%
Vitamin A:357.84IU
7.16%
Potassium:249.78mg
7.14%
Magnesium:24.65mg
6.16%
Folate:22.36µg
5.59%
Fiber:1.36g
5.43%
Phosphorus:45.57mg
4.56%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.41%
Iron:0.77mg
4.28%
Calcium:35.64mg
3.56%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.38%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.11%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.5%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.44%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.07%
Selenium:1.06µg
1.52%
Source:Allrecipes