Description
A crisp and refreshing salad featuring Persian cucumbers marinated in a tangy-sweet dressing ideal for summer picnics.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 5 small Persian cucumbers, sliced into rounds
Instructions
- In a shallow container, whisk together rice vinegar, mirin, honey, vegetable oil, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and coarse salt until well combined.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the marinade and toss gently to coat.
- Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, you can drain the marinade or leave it for a bolder flavor, then serve chilled.
Notes
Use fresh cucumbers for the best crunch. You can customize by adding other veggies or adjusting the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, Asian salad, refreshing salad
