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Cucumber Salad in 10 Minutes

Cucumber Salad in 10 Minutes: Fresh, Spicy, and Addictive!

Quick and easy Cucumber Salad in 10 minutes packed with flavor and a spicy kick, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 144

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 mini Cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon Salt helps draw out moisture
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional garnish
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Regular Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Chili Oil to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or White Vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon White Granulated Sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash mini cucumbers under cold water and slice them into bite-sized rounds or diagonal shapes.
  2. Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, garlic, sugar, and sesame oil until well combined.
  4. Drain salted cucumbers and pat dry with a towel.
  5. Combine dried cucumbers with the dressing in a large bowl and gently toss.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top, and toss gently.
  7. Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy immediately for the best texture. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but best served fresh.

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