Best 5 Japanese Cucumber Salad With Vinegar Recipes

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Japanese cucumber salad with vinegar is a refreshing, flavorful, and healthy dish that is perfect for a hot summer day or as a side dish for any meal. The salad is made with thinly sliced cucumbers, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame seeds. The cucumbers are marinated in the vinegar mixture for a short time, which allows them to absorb the flavors of the vinegar and sugar. The salad is then sprinkled with sesame seeds and served chilled. Japanese cucumber salad with vinegar is a popular dish in Japan and is often served at home and in restaurants. It is also a common dish to serve at Japanese festivals and gatherings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD



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This healthy and refreshing Japanese Cucumber Salad recipe is simple to throw together and packed with a ton of flavor despite its simple ingredients.

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 mini Persian cucumbers, sliced (about 3 cups)
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp light brown sugar, or more if you like it sweeter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour asian dressing on to the cucumbers and toss to combine. Serve with extra crushed red pepper flakes on top and sesame seeds for garnish!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR



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Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Cucumber     Summer     Gourmet     Fat Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Serves 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 heaping tablespoons bonito flakes* (optional)
1/4 cup Sherry vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 English cucumbers or 4 regular cucumbers
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
Garnish:
Garnish: a 1- by 2-inch piece toasted nori* (dried laver) from one 8- by 7 1/2-inch sheet (optional)
*available at Japanese markets and some specialty foods shops.

Steps:

  • If using bonito flakes, in a bowl stir together flakes, vinegar, and soy sauce and let stand 1 hour.
  • Peel and seed cucumbers and diagonally cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a colander set over a bowl toss cucumbers with salt and drain 30 minutes. Rinse cucumbers well and pat dry. Pour bonito mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl and toss liquid with cucumbers and 1 tablespoon sugar; if not using bonito flakes, toss cucumbers with vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste. With scissors cut nori lengthwise into thin strips.
  • Serve salad garnished with nori strips.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Japanese Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (Japanese, English, or regular)
1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar (or slightly less honey)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • If using English or regular cucumbers, they need to be peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded and sliced into thin half moons.
  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, salt and pepper, mix well.
  • Add sugar(or honey), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil and mix well.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix.
  • Let marinate for 20 minutes before serving.
  • Adjust seasonings before serving.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD (SUNOMONO)



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A delightfully tart and sweet salad that's great anytime. This will keep in the fridge for a few days and makes a great sweet snack when you're feeling the munchies!

Provided by Celsia

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Partially peel cucumbers lengthwise, leaving thin green stripes around the cucumber. Halve cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop seeds from cucumber halves with a spoon. Discard seeds. Slice cucumbers thinly and put in a bowl. Add salt to cucumber and mix with hand until cucumber is limp; set aside for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer cucumbers to a strainer and squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
  • Mix lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar together in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Add the drained cucumber and toss to coat. Spoon into small bowls and top each portion with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 584.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

JAPANESE RESTAURANT CUCUMBER SALAD



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Simple and easy to make, with a sweet and spicy dressing that adds a refreshing bite. This recipe comes from a lovely, now-elderly Japanese woman friend who was a second-generation immigrant and patiently endured internment during WWII as a young girl. The cucumber salad is similar to sunomo in Japanese restaurants, but a bit more assertive. The ingredients are available in the Asian or ethnic foods sections of most metropolitan grocery stores. If you're diabetic, use sugar substitute instead of sugar with the same results. Original recipe called for 1 teaspoon MSG also.

Provided by MARYLAUREN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek)
salt to taste
2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chile paste, and salt together in a bowl. Add cucumbers and stir to coat. Allow salad to marinate for 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 13.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers. Look for cucumbers that are deep green and firm, with no blemishes.
  • If you don't have any rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar. However, rice vinegar has a milder flavor that is better suited for this salad.
  • If you want a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or sugar.
  • Garnish the salad with sesame seeds, scallions, or cilantro for extra flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Japanese cucumber salad with vinegar is a refreshing, light, and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, sweet, or somewhere in between, this salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give Japanese cucumber salad with vinegar a try. You won't be disappointed!

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