Best 5 Sesame Ginger Cucumber Salad Recipes

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Sesame ginger cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with fresh cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, and red onions, which are tossed in a dressing made with sesame oil, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. The salad is then garnished with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. This easy-to-make salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of fiber and vitamins A and C.

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SESAME-GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD



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I love the marinated sides and salads that come with meals at Japanese restaurants and wanted to try them at home. After some research, I came up with this cool, crisp salad. -Kimberly Ludvick, Newburgh, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
2 English cucumbers
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
Thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • For dressing, mix first 7 ingredients. Trim ends and cut cucumbers crosswise into 3-in. sections. Cut sections into julienne strips., To serve, toss cucumbers with sesame seeds and dressing. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD



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Simplicity and ease of preparation are a couple things that make this salad great. It's light, crisp, refreshing, and with its delicate flavor, the perfect sidekick to summer meals. And you can enjoy it guilt-free!

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cucumbers
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste (such as Gourmet Garden™)
1 teaspoon toasted black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices and place in a medium bowl. Stir in red onion slices and set aside.
  • Whisk vinegar, sugar, and ginger paste together in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add dressing to cucumber mixture and mix well. Stir in sesame seeds and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

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

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY, GINGER AND GARLIC



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The trick to any sliced cucumber salad is to slice the cucumbers as thin as you can and to purge them by salting them before making the salad so the dressing doesn't get watered down by the cucumber juice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large thin-skinned cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small garlic clove, minced, or granulated garlic or garlic flakes to taste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
3 tablespoons sunflower oil or grapeseed oil
1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk in the sesame oil and the sunflower or grapeseed oil. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

SESAME-GINGER STEAK SALAD



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This Asian-inspired salad makes a satisfying lunch. Cook the steak the night before, refrigerate, then simply toss with veggies and dressing when the lunch bell rings. -Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound)
1/2 cup sesame ginger vinaigrette, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
4 radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced English cucumber
1 cup fresh snow or sugar snap peas
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Brush steak with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook steak in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., Divide salad mix among four plates. Top with radishes, onions, cucumber, peas, tomatoes and cilantro. Arrange sliced steak over salads; drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • Adjust the amount of sesame oil and ginger to your taste.
  • For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This sesame ginger cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad, give this one a try!

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