Vinegared Cucumber Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 pound Japanese or English cucumbers
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant dashi granules
  • 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil, or to taste

Instructions

  1. In a dry small heavy skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet, until golden and let cool.
  2. With a mandoline or other hand-held manual slicer or a sharp knife cut cucumbers into very thin slices.
  3. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and drain in a colander 10 minutes.
  4. In a bowl stir together vinegar and dashi granules until granules are dissolved.
  5. Add cucumber and oil, tossing to coat.
  6. Salad may be made 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered.
  7. Serve salad at room temperature or chilled, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

278 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 15.9g 20% DV
Carbs 27.4g 10% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9974mg 100% DV
Potassium 205mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 297.5mg 23% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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