Description
For a spring gathering, this refreshing cucumber side is flavorful from toasted sesame seeds, ginger, lime, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English/Hothouse cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar (honey or sugar may also be used)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander and toss them with the 1/2 tablespoon of kosher salt.
- Let the cucumbers sit in the colander in the sink for 15-30 minutes then rinse them off and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Place the cucumbers into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients then pour the dressing over the cucumbers and stir everything together.
- Top the salad with the toasted sesame seeds and green onion.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Category: Side, Salad
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired