Best Ginger Spiced Cucumbers Recipes

SWEET AND SPICY CUCUMBER GINGER SALAD

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This refreshing salad has amazing flavor! It's simple and easy and makes a great side dish for picnics, sushi rolls, and other Asian foods. Makes 4 cups salad.

Provided by Letty | @lettyskitchen

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound cucumbers (, about 3)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin ((rice wine))
2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce (, optional, (see note))
1 teaspoon toasted black sesame seeds ((see note))

Steps:

Peel the cucumbers and trim the ends. Run the tines of a fork in parallel lines down the length of the cucumbers to score what will be decorative lines on the slices.
Slice thinly, about 1/8-inch thick. Sprinkle the slices with salt; let drain in a colander over a plate 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse and drain the cucumbers on towels. (see note)
Make a dressing with the vinegar, mirin, ginger, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce, if using. Toss the cucumber with the dressing and the sesame seeds. Refrigerate to marinate about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 199 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GINGER AND CUCUMBER JUICE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped
Ice
Lemon wheels, for garnish
Cucumber wheels, for garnish

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, blend together the ginger, cucumber and 1/2 cup cold water. Strain and press the puree through a mesh sieve.
Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon and cucumber wheel.
Optional serving: Fill glasses with ice and one-half to two-thirds full with the blended juice. Top with lemonade and/or vodka.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY, GINGER AND GARLIC

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The trick to any sliced cucumber salad is to slice the cucumbers as thin as you can and to purge them by salting them before making the salad so the dressing doesn't get watered down by the cucumber juice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 large thin-skinned cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small garlic clove, minced, or granulated garlic or garlic flakes to taste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
3 tablespoons sunflower oil or grapeseed oil
1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.
Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk in the sesame oil and the sunflower or grapeseed oil. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD

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Simplicity and ease of preparation are a couple things that make this salad great. It's light, crisp, refreshing, and with its delicate flavor, the perfect sidekick to summer meals. And you can enjoy it guilt-free!

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cucumbers
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste (such as Gourmet Garden™)
1 teaspoon toasted black sesame seeds

Steps:

Peel cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices and place in a medium bowl. Stir in red onion slices and set aside.
Whisk vinegar, sugar, and ginger paste together in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add dressing to cucumber mixture and mix well. Stir in sesame seeds and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

GARLIC-GINGER CUCUMBERS

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Cucumbers contain an antioxidant that supports brain health, and inflammation-fighting ginger helps with digestion. Here, they're dressed with rice vinegar and soy sauce, then finished with toasted sesame seeds and spicy chili oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound baby cucumbers
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 tablespoon julienned fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Toasted sesame seeds and hot chili oil, for serving

Steps:

Quarter cucumbers lengthwise (if longer than 3 inches, halve crosswise first). Toss with sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain, then toss with rice vinegar and soy sauce.
Heat safflower oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Pour over cucumbers; toss to combine. Season again, if desired. Transfer to a serving dish, discarding liquid. Top with sesame seeds and a few drops of chili oil.