JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD (SUNOMONO)

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A delightfully tart and sweet salad that's great anytime. This will keep in the fridge for a few days and makes a great sweet snack when you're feeling the munchies!

Provided by Celsia

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Partially peel cucumbers lengthwise, leaving thin green stripes around the cucumber. Halve cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop seeds from cucumber halves with a spoon. Discard seeds. Slice cucumbers thinly and put in a bowl. Add salt to cucumber and mix with hand until cucumber is limp; set aside for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer cucumbers to a strainer and squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
  • Mix lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar together in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the drained cucumber and toss to coat. Spoon into small bowls and top each portion with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 584.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

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