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Asian Cucumber Salad (Sweet and Sour)

Asian cucumber salad is Kristin refreshing. The perfect Summer side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Side Diah
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 140kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Seedless English Cucumbers
  • 2 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Salt

Sweet and Sour Asian Cucumber Salad Marinade

  • 5 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Thai Fish Sauce Optional
  • 1 tsp. Toasted Black Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Slice cucumbers up the way that you like. Some like 1/4 inch rounds and some like chunks.
  • Place cucumbers in a large bowl and add 2 Tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Toss to coat and let sit about 30 minutes to extract water from cucumbers.
  • Discard excess water from bottom of bowl and add rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and cilantro.
  • Sprinkle servings with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal