Another Spicy Cucumber Salad
Cook Time
10
mins
Calories
224
Serving Size
4
Carbs
9.1
Fat
20.1
Protein
3.5
description
This is a FANTASTIC side for any dish!
ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons grated carrot
- 1/2 red chile pepper minced
- 1 tablespoons red onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup peanuts roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
asian dressing: (if you want to make it from scratch)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi paste or powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
directions
for the asian dressing:
- In a small bowl combine the grated ginger, garlic, wasabi paste, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, salt and canola oil. Whisk to combine.
for the cucumber salad:
- Trim the ends of the cucumber and slice crosswise into very thin rounds. Transfer the cucumber to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and sprinkle with the salt.
- Set aside for 20-30 minutes. The salt will draw out some of the moisture from the cucumber.
- Blot the cucumber dry with paper towels and transfer to a bowl.
- Add the carrot, chile pepper and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- The cucumber will continue to give up liquid, so use a slotted spoon to serve the salad.