Irresistible Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup rice vinegar
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced

Instructions

1. Gather all necessary ingredients for the Asian cucumber salad.
2. Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow them to drain while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. Then, stir in sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame seeds.
4. Rinse the salt from the cucumber slices under cold running water. Transfer the cucumber slices to a large bowl.
5. Add the sliced red chili peppers and the vinegar dressing to the bowl. Toss to ensure the cucumbers are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad until you're ready to serve. This salad is best enjoyed fresh, on the day it is made.
6. Savor your homemade Asian cucumber salad!

Nutrition

• Calories: 110 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 12 g
• Sodium Content: 780 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g