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Active Time:10 mins
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Total Time:10 mins
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Servings:4
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Jump to recipeHow We Made This Diabetes-AppropriateTypically, Chinese and Japanese cucumber salads involve salting the cucumbers, which helps draw out the water and adds to the overall saltiness of the dish. Tocut back on the sodium, we skipped that step and enhanced the flavor of the dressing with rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ginger and garlic instead. You won’t miss the salt! We promise.Tips from the Test KitchenCan I substitute ground ginger or ginger paste for fresh ginger?Ginger paste can be used in place of fresh, but we recommend skipping the ground ginger as its sharp taste will compete with the other flavors.Can I make this ahead of time?Cucumbers tend to lose water as they sit in a dressing, so this salad is at its best within an hour of assembly.What do you serve with Sesame Cucumber Salad?You can enjoy it on its own or serve it as a side to grilled chicken, shrimp or beef with brown rice. You can also use it as a topping for a grain salad.I can’t find Japanese or Persian cucumbers. Can I use other types?Yes! English cucumbers or hothouse cucumbers are longer, thinner cucumbers with thin skin and fewer seeds and can be used as an alternative.
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How We Made This Diabetes-AppropriateTypically, Chinese and Japanese cucumber salads involve salting the cucumbers, which helps draw out the water and adds to the overall saltiness of the dish. Tocut back on the sodium, we skipped that step and enhanced the flavor of the dressing with rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ginger and garlic instead. You won’t miss the salt! We promise.Tips from the Test KitchenCan I substitute ground ginger or ginger paste for fresh ginger?Ginger paste can be used in place of fresh, but we recommend skipping the ground ginger as its sharp taste will compete with the other flavors.Can I make this ahead of time?Cucumbers tend to lose water as they sit in a dressing, so this salad is at its best within an hour of assembly.What do you serve with Sesame Cucumber Salad?You can enjoy it on its own or serve it as a side to grilled chicken, shrimp or beef with brown rice. You can also use it as a topping for a grain salad.I can’t find Japanese or Persian cucumbers. Can I use other types?Yes! English cucumbers or hothouse cucumbers are longer, thinner cucumbers with thin skin and fewer seeds and can be used as an alternative.
How We Made This Diabetes-Appropriate
Typically, Chinese and Japanese cucumber salads involve salting the cucumbers, which helps draw out the water and adds to the overall saltiness of the dish. Tocut back on the sodium, we skipped that step and enhanced the flavor of the dressing with rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ginger and garlic instead. You won’t miss the salt! We promise.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
Can I substitute ground ginger or ginger paste for fresh ginger?
Ginger paste can be used in place of fresh, but we recommend skipping the ground ginger as its sharp taste will compete with the other flavors.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Cucumbers tend to lose water as they sit in a dressing, so this salad is at its best within an hour of assembly.
What do you serve with Sesame Cucumber Salad?
You can enjoy it on its own or serve it as a side to grilled chicken, shrimp or beef with brown rice. You can also use it as a topping for a grain salad.
I can’t find Japanese or Persian cucumbers. Can I use other types?
Yes! English cucumbers or hothouse cucumbers are longer, thinner cucumbers with thin skin and fewer seeds and can be used as an alternative.
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1Japanese cucumberor4 Persian mini cucumbers (about 10 ounces)2tablespoonsrice vinegar1tablespoontoasted sesame oil¼teaspoongrated garlic¼teaspoongrated ginger⅛teaspoonsaltPinch of sugar1teaspoonsesame seeds
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Ingredients
1Japanese cucumberor4 Persian mini cucumbers (about 10 ounces)
2tablespoonsrice vinegar
1tablespoontoasted sesame oil
¼teaspoongrated garlic
¼teaspoongrated ginger
⅛teaspoonsalt
Pinch of sugar
1teaspoonsesame seeds
DirectionsPeel cucumber to leave alternating green stripes. Quarter the cucumber lengthwise (halve lengthwise if using Persian cucumbers) and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Pat with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.Whisk vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and salt in a medium bowl. Add the cucumber slices and toss to coat. Serve topped with sesame seeds.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023
Directions
Peel cucumber to leave alternating green stripes. Quarter the cucumber lengthwise (halve lengthwise if using Persian cucumbers) and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Pat with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.Whisk vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and salt in a medium bowl. Add the cucumber slices and toss to coat. Serve topped with sesame seeds.
Peel cucumber to leave alternating green stripes. Quarter the cucumber lengthwise (halve lengthwise if using Persian cucumbers) and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Pat with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Whisk vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and salt in a medium bowl. Add the cucumber slices and toss to coat. Serve topped with sesame seeds.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)46Calories4gFat3gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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