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Cucumber Ginger Salad

Cucumber Ginger Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Enjoy this Cucumber Ginger Salad, a refreshing, healthy dish perfect for summer gatherings, ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger sliced into matchsticks
  • 3 stalks Scallions thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or white/apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or any light oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil optional
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes to taste

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • mandoline
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water. Slice them into thin rounds or half-moons, aiming for about 1/8-inch thickness.
  2. Peel ginger and slice into matchsticks, about 1-2 inches long. Add to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  3. Chop scallions thinly using just the green parts. Toss them into the bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: rice wine vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes until blended.
  5. Pour the ginger-infused dressing over the cucumber and scallion mixture. Gently toss to combine until well-coated.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.
  7. Serve the salad chilled, giving it a gentle toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to marinate in the fridge for more than an hour. Fresh ginger is essential for optimal taste.

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