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Easy Asian-inspired cucumber salad made with baby cucumbers

Sesame Ginger Baby Cucumber Salad (Easy Sweet & Spicy Side Dish)

Crunchy baby cucumbers tossed in a sweet, spicy sesame ginger dressing. This easy cucumber salad is refreshing, flavorful, and ready fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 baby cucumbers
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the baby cucumbers. Score them with a fork or knife, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and gochugaru.
  • Add the cucumbers and toss well to coat.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and let sit for 10–15 minutes so the cucumbers absorb the flavor.
  • Serve chilled or enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 515mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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