Meals Matter

Sesame Cucumber Salad

Contributed By: Michele
The Best of Country Cooking 2002

Good side dish for any occasion

Ingredients

8 cups Thinly sliced cucumbers

1 tbsp Salt

2 Green onions, sliced

1 Garlic clove, minced

2-3 tbsp Soy sauce

2 tbsp Vinegar

1 tbsp Vegetable oil

1 tbsp Sesame seeds, toasted

1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper

Preparation

Place cucumbers in a colander. Set the colander on a plate; sprinkle cucumbers with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. In a bowl, combine the onions, garlic, soy sauce, vineager, oil, sesame seeds, and cayenne. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Cook's Notes

Be sure to drain the cucumbers really well, otherwise the salad gets too watery.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Low Calorie
Low Fat
Holiday: July 4th

Nutrient Information

Calories: 37
Total Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Protein: 1 g
Vitamin A: 254 IU
Vitamin C: 6 mg
Calcium: 23 mg
Sodium: 1123 mg
Iron: 0 mg
Fiber: 1 g