Japanese Cucumber Salad

7 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 30MINS

Japanese Cucumber Salad

This Japanese-inspired cool, crisp salad is as elegant and well balanced as it is simple.

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This Japanese-inspired cool, crisp salad is as elegant and well balanced as it is simple.

Hapa Nom Nom

Hi, I'm Kathleen, and I create accessible recipes that blend flavors, origins, & culinary styles.

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30MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings

2

us / metric

1

English Cucumber

1 Tbsp

Kosher Salt

4 Tbsp

Rice Vinegar

1 Tbsp

Soy Sauce

2 tsp

Granulated Sugar

1 tsp

Sesame Oil

1 Tbsp

Toasted White Sesame Seeds

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

63

Fat

2.6 g

Protein

1.6 g

Carbs

10.0 g

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Hapa Nom Nom

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Cooking Instructions

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step 1

Vertically score the sides of the English Cucumber (1).

step 1 Vertically score the sides of the English Cucumber (1).

step 2

Then very thinly slice and transfer the slices to a colander or strainer basket sitting in the sink.

step 2 Then very thinly slice and transfer the slices to a colander or strainer basket sitting in the sink.

step 3

Sprinkle with Kosher Salt (1 Tbsp), tossing the cucumber slices to coat (this will draw out the moisture). Allow to sit for 20 minutes.

step 3 Sprinkle with Kosher Salt (1 Tbsp), tossing the cucumber slices to coat (this will draw out the moisture). Allow to sit for 20 minutes.

step 4

Rinse the cucumbers well under cold water, making sure to remove all of the excess salt. Allow to drain in the colander while you work on the vinegar mixture.

step 4 Rinse the cucumbers well under cold water, making sure to remove all of the excess salt. Allow to drain in the colander while you work on the vinegar mixture.

step 5

In a medium bowl, add the Rice Vinegar (4 Tbsp), Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp), Granulated Sugar (2 tsp), and Sesame Oil (1 tsp). Stir well to combine.

step 5 In a medium bowl, add the Rice Vinegar (4 Tbsp), Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp), Granulated Sugar (2 tsp), and Sesame Oil (1 tsp). Stir well to combine.

step 6

Add the cucumber slices to the vinegar mixture and sprinkle with the toasted Toasted White Sesame Seeds (1 Tbsp).

step 6 Add the cucumber slices to the vinegar mixture and sprinkle with the toasted Toasted White Sesame Seeds (1 Tbsp).

step 7

Gently toss and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

step 7 Gently toss and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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