Simple Marinated Cucumber Salad
Dive into the refreshing simplicity of this Simple Marinated Cucumber Salad. It is perfect for a quick, low-carb, and healthful side dish, that marries the crispness of cucumbers with the aromatic depth of sesame, making it a delightful addition to any meal, especially during the warmer months.
Servings: 8
Calories: 19.9kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted black and white
Instructions
- Using a knife, slicer on a food processor or mandolin, slice the cucumber into 3mm slices. Place slices in a medium size mixing bowl.1 cucumber
- Drizzle the vinegar and oil over the cucumbers. Sprinkle with the honey and salt, mix and toss together very well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, toss. Let marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or longer, before serving. Toss again before serving.¼ cup rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Tips
- Thin slicing: Using a mandolin or food processor slicer ensures uniformly thin cucumber slices for better marination and texture.
- Marination time: Allowing the salad to marinate at room temperature lets the flavors meld together more fully. However, if marinating for longer than 30 minutes, consider refrigerating to keep the cucumbers crisp.
- Sesame seeds: Toasting the sesame seeds before adding them to the salad enhances their nutty flavor, adding depth to the dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Simple Marinated Cucumber Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
19.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Sodium
146.4
mg
6
%
Potassium
60.4
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2.3
g
1
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
1.4
g
2
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin C
1.1
mg
1
%
Calcium
16.4
mg
2
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
Magnesium
8.5
mg
2
%
Zinc
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.