Best 7 Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad Recipes

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Asian cucumber ribbon salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner. The cucumbers are thinly sliced into ribbons, which makes them light and easy to eat. The salad is then tossed in a tangy Asian dressing that is made with sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger. Other common ingredients in Asian cucumber ribbon salad include carrots, red onions, peanuts, and cilantro. The salad is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is also low in calories. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious Asian salad, then cucumber ribbon salad is a great option.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a really delicious, light salad.

Provided by sandradxb

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced

Steps:

  • Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
  • Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
  • Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 780.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

ASIAN CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD



Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad image

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Cucumber     Healthy     Soy Sauce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 1/2 English cucumbers (1 1/4 lb total), halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then cool to room temperature. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Cut cucumber lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick ribbons using a mandoline or other manual slicer. Toss cucumber with dressing and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

QUICK AND EASY ASIAN SESAME CUCUMBER SALAD



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A chilled sesame salad of spiralized cucumber. It reminds me of the seaweed salad you get at Japanese restaurants, but just cucumbers.

Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 English cucumbers, peeled
1 teaspoon salt, divided, or to taste
2 tablespoons garlic-seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers into long, thin noodle shapes using a spiralizer set to the thinnest setting.
  • Place cucumber noodles in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss until combined. Let cucumber stand until moisture is drawn out, about 30 minutes.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumber; toss gently until coated. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 958.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

CRISP CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD



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Make and share this Crisp Cucumber Ribbon Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb cucumber, washed and unpeeled
1/2 lb radish, trimmed
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped (about 2 tablespoons end result)
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon peanut oil

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler or a mandolin, cut the cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons.
  • Slice the radishes thinly.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cucumber ribbons with the sliced radishes, chives, rice wine vinegar and the oil.
  • Chill.

ASIAN CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD



Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 seedless cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup chopped scallion greens
a pinch sugar if desired

Steps:

  • With a mandoline or other manual slicer or vegetable peeler cut cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons.
  • In a bowl toss cucumber ribbons with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Chill salad, covered, until cold, at least 15 minutes, and up to 1 hour.

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss with 1 pound thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 thinly sliced scallions, 1/2 minced red jalapeno, 2 tablespoons thinly sliced pickled ginger and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Top with more cilantro.

GOURMET MAGAZINE'S ASIAN CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD



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This is a simple, light, and refreshing recipe from Gourmet Magazine. Cooks' Note: Do not let dressed cucumber salad stand more than 20 minutes before serving, or it will become soggy.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 English cucumbers, halved crosswise (1 1/4 lb total)

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then cool to room temperature. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Cut cucumber lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick ribbons using a mandoline or other manual slicer. Toss cucumber with dressing and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.8, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 86, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumber: Use a crisp, firm cucumber like an English cucumber or a Persian cucumber. Avoid using a seedy cucumber like a regular cucumber, as this will make the salad watery.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline: This will help you create thin, even ribbons of cucumber. If you don't have a sharp knife or mandoline, you can use a vegetable peeler to create cucumber ribbons.
  • Don't overdress the salad: The dressing should complement the cucumber's flavor, not overpower it. Use a light hand with the dressing, and taste the salad as you go to make sure it's not too salty or vinegary.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Asian cucumber ribbon salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's also a healthy and nutritious salad that's packed with vitamins and minerals. With its cool, crisp texture and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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