SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

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Salting the cucumbers make them crisp and crunchy for the salad. Adding the soy sauce and sesame oil make them sensation and wonder change from vinegar or mayonnaise-coated cukes. I made this for a faculty picnic one year and it was a hit.-Kelly Gardner, Alton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons red curry paste

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a strainer over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well., Transfer cucumbers to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, oil, sugar and curry paste; pour over cucumbers and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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