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Cucumber Salad





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Makes about 6 servings

This easy 5-ingredient, Asian-inspired cucumber salad recipe is a great way to enjoy summer's harvest.

Cucumber Salad




James Carrier
 1 English cucumber (12 oz).
 1 teaspoon salt
 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
 2 tablespoons sugar
  salt
  pepper
 1 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Step 1
1

Rinse, peel (if desired) and thinly slice 1 English cucumber (12 oz.). In a bowl, mix cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand until cucumber is wilted, about 45 minutes. Rinse and drain; squeeze excess liquid from cucumber and return to rinsed bowl.

Step 2
2

Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar, 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Step 3
3

Shortly before serving, sprinkle salad with about 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories51
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.9g4%

Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 96mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g3%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Protein 0.9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.