Sunomono: Refreshing Japanese Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Sunomono: Refreshing Japanese Cucumber Salad Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, peeled; 0.33333334326744 cup rice vinegar; 4 teaspoons white sugar; 1.5 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root; 1 teaspoon salt

Enjoy a simple and delicious Japanese cucumber salad with this Sunomono recipe. Thinly sliced cucumbers are tossed in a sweet and sour vinegar dressing, creating a refreshing salad or light side dish perfect with salmon or pork. Learn how to make Sunomono today!

Total time15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Yield5

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Servings

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled
0.33 cup rice vinegar
4 teaspoons white sugar
1.5 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients for the Sunomono recipe.
Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out any large seeds. Slice the cucumbers crosswise into very thin slices for the best texture.
In a small bowl, place the rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, and salt; mix well until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the cucumber slices to the dressing and stir to ensure they are fully coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 27 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 467 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g