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Asian Cucumber Salad

A cool and refreshing Cucumber Salad with Asian flavors. It's tangy, spicy and slightly sweet, with a lot of crunch. This is a vibrant summer salad that takes less than 10 minutes to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 2 ~3

Ingredients

  • 3 Japanese cucumbers approx. 300 grams
  • 1/2 red onion

For the Marinade

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar see Ingredient Notes for substitution
  • 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp garlic grated
  • 1 tsp white miso see Ingredient Notes for substitution
  • 1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Gochujang see Ingredient Notes for substitution
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
  • red chili flakes to taste

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion.
  • Add all the ingredients for the marinade to a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Toss the sliced cucumbers and red onion in the marinade.
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  • Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Enjoy!