Sesame Cucumber Salad

Marinated cucumbers with sesame oil, rice vinegar, basil, red chili flakes, and sesame seeds.

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Ingredients (4 servings)

Cucumber 2 medium

Salt 1/2 tsp

Sesame Seed Oil 2 tsp

Rice Vinegar 2 tablespoons

Basil Leaves 6

Red Chili Flakes 1/2 tsp

Sesame Seeds 2 tsp

Preparation

Peel the cucumbers if desired, remove bitter seeds, and cut into pieces.

Lightly salt and let drain for 10 minutes, then pat dry.

Add sesame oil, rice vinegar, basil, and chili flakes.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.

Chef's Notes & Tips

Recipe based on a real recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/sesame_cucumber_salad/. Summarized/adapted version for make-ahead dinner; keep dressing separate for delicate salads. Estimated nutrition per serving unless otherwise indicated.

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Sesame Cucumber Salad

Marinated cucumbers with sesame oil, rice vinegar, basil, red chili flakes, and sesame seeds.

Difficulty Easy	Prep time 10 min	Cook time - min	Rest time 60 min	Servings 4
Method Stovetop	Cuisine Chinoise	Category Dinner	Visibility Public

Ingredients (4 servings)

Cucumber 2 medium
Salt 1/2 tsp
Sesame Seed Oil 2 tsp
Rice Vinegar 2 tablespoons
Basil Leaves 6
Red Chili Flakes 1/2 tsp
Sesame Seeds 2 tsp

Preparation

Peel the cucumbers if desired, remove bitter seeds, and cut into pieces.
Lightly salt and let drain for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
Add sesame oil, rice vinegar, basil, and chili flakes.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.

Chef's Notes & Tips

Nutritional information (per serving)

90 kcal

Calories

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

300mg

Sodium

Sesame Cucumber Salad

Ingredients (4 servings)

Preparation

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Sesame Cucumber Salad