Contributed By: Michele
The Best of Country Cooking 2002
Good side dish for any occasion
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
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
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
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.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 37
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Total Fat: 2 g
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Saturated Fat: 0 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g
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Carbohydrates: 4 g
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Protein: 1 g
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Vitamin A: 254 IU
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Vitamin C: 6 mg
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Calcium: 23 mg
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Sodium: 1123 mg
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Iron: 0 mg
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Fiber: 1 g