CUCUMBER AND CILANTRO SALAD

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A great foil for rich or spicy foods, with an Asian dressing. Adapted from a Bon Appetit recipe. This can marinate, reridgerated, up to 6 hours before service. Add some cooked shrimp for a heartier (non-vegan) dish.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon plain rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons white sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes (or to taste)
cilantro leaf, from 1 1/2 bunches
2 stalks celery, sliced very thinly diagonally
1 medium cucumber, sliced very thinly
4 scallions, sliced very thinly diagonally (white and green parts)
salt, pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl, season to taste. Add dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.7, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 20, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2, Protein 1.1

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