Best 5 Cucumber And Asian Pear Marinated Salad Recipes

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Cucumber and Asian pear marinated salad is a delightful and refreshing salad that combines the crispness of cucumber with the sweetness of Asian pear. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a larger meal and is packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice. The marinade, made with a combination of rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic, adds a savory and flavorful touch to the salad. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to help you create the perfect cucumber and Asian pear marinated salad.

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ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



Asian Cucumber Salad image

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 AND PEANUT SALAD



Asian Cucumber and Peanut Salad image

A fresh cucumber salad with a real kick! My mom adds rice noodles making it a great lunch or dinner add-on. I prefer it as it is.

Provided by tammyn316

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon Asian-style chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeds scraped out with a spoon, and thinly sliced
½ cup chopped peanuts
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Set garlic aside to cool.
  • Whisk vinegar and sugar in a salad bowl until sugar has dissolved; add chili-garlic sauce, fish sauce, coriander, cooked garlic, and red pepper flakes until thoroughly combined. Stir in cucumbers, peanuts, and green onions to coat with dressing. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 438.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CUCUMBER AND ASIAN PEAR MARINATED SALAD



CUCUMBER AND ASIAN PEAR MARINATED SALAD image

Categories     Pear

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumber
1 medium to large nashi or Asian pear
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 tablespoon light (usukuchi) soy sauce (see soy sauce basics) - or use any soy sauce you have instead
6 tablespoons rice vinegar or mild apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar or equivalent sugar substitute
1/3 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper flakes, or to taste (or use ichimi togarashi instead)

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumbers in half lenghwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice the halves again into half, so you end up with quarters. Cut up the cucumber into chunks about 3/4 cm / 1/2 inch thick (no need to be too precise here; just chop away roughly). Peel, quarter and core the nashi pear. Slice fairly thinly. Combine the cucumber and pear in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the rest of the salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and chili pepper flakes. Stir well but don't worry if the sugar and salt don't melt totally - they will melt once you mix this with the vegetables. Put the combined sauce in the large bowl with the cucumber and pear, scraping out any unmelted sugar and salt. Mix very well. Cover, and let rest for at least an hour or overnight in the refrigerator. It will keep tightly covered for a week. If using in a bento, you may want to put it in a leakproof container if you add some of the marinating sauce. This goes well with a Japanese-style or not-so-Japanese style bento.

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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This colorful Asian cucumber salad makes a simple, cool side dish when we have stir-fry for dinner. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash salt and pepper
1/2 large cucumber, julienned
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
Black and white sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add cucumber and red pepper; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORIENTAL MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This salad has a sharp, but refreshing taste. I'm going to try different vinegars. From "Good for You" Cookbook - one of the best things I've gotten as a gift!

Provided by Anemone

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 English cucumber
2 green onions

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and ginger.
  • Thinly slice cucumber and combine with green onions in a separate bowl.
  • Pour dressing on top. Mix well. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 606, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumber: For the best results, use a Japanese or Persian cucumber. These cucumbers are thin-skinned and have a crisp, refreshing texture.
  • Slice the cucumbers and pears thinly: This will help them absorb the marinade more evenly.
  • Use a good quality rice vinegar: Rice vinegar is a key ingredient in this salad, so make sure to use a good quality one. Look for a vinegar that is made with real rice, not distilled vinegar.
  • Let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will give the flavors time to meld together.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled. You can chill it for up to 3 days in advance.

Conclusion:

This cucumber and Asian pear marinated salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The combination of cucumbers, Asian pears, and a tangy marinade is sure to please everyone at your table.

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