ASIAN SESAME-CUCUMBER SALAD

Asian Sesame-Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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3 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 -2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Peel and seed cucumbers and cut on the diagonal into thin slices.
Toss the cucumber pieces with kosher salt, transfer to a colander, and let drain for 1 hour.
Toast white sesame seeds in a dry skillet until they're golden brown.
Whisk together rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Rinse the cucumber slices thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
Toss the cucumbers with the dressing and toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1166.1, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.5