Asian Cucumber Salad with Red Onions
This crisp and refreshing Asian cucumber salad with red onions tossed in a tangy sesame dressing is the perfect quick and easy side dish for any meal! This salad is bursting with flavor. The tang from the rice vinegar, the nuttiness of the sesame seeds, and the fresh bite from cilantro and mint take this from being just a basic salad to something special. Add sliced chili for a bit of heat or a drizzle of honey if you like things on the sweeter side, or add crunch with some toasted peanuts.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced (note 1)
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoon mint leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the sliced cucumber and onion.1 English cucumber½ small red onion
- Mix the caster sugar, salt, and rice wine vinegar together in a small jug until dissolved.1 tablespoon caster sugar½ teaspoon salt¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture, cover, and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, add the sesame seeds and herbs, then toss before serving.1 tablespoon sesame seeds2 tablespoon coriander leaves2 tablespoon mint leaves
Notes
- English cucumbers, also known as European cucumbers, are a variety of "seedless" cucumbers that are longer and slimmer than other varieties. It does not have a layer of wax on it, and the skin is tender when ripe. These cucumbers may be wrapped in plastic for a longer shelf life and better freshness.
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Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition is per serving
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