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

Rabby Hassan
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I love this salad because it's so light and refreshing. It's the perfect side dish for a summer meal.


Mr Man
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This is my go-to recipe for cucumber salad. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hemraj Katwal
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Abubakar Barde
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This salad is a great side dish for any Asian-inspired meal. I especially love serving it with grilled salmon or chicken.


Md Mominislam
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I love the addition of the sesame seeds. They add a nice crunch and flavor to the salad.


Timothy Johnson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I always have a few on hand, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Piash Hasan Osman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make it ahead of time, which makes it perfect for potlucks and parties.


Skk mamun Khan
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is amazing.


LNC Diruzzo
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing salad. I love the combination of cucumbers, carrots, and sesame seeds.


Gloria Sofia
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Md Ebrahim Ahmad
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I love this salad because it's so light and refreshing. It's the perfect side dish for a summer meal.


Czigany Shimza
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This is my go-to recipe for cucumber salad. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ch Ali noraiz
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Anamul Mia
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This salad is a great side dish for any Asian-inspired meal. I especially love serving it with grilled salmon or chicken.


MD Russell Khan
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I love the addition of the sesame seeds. They add a nice crunch and flavor to the salad.


Emmanuel Anthony
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I always have a few on hand, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Carla Kelley
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make it ahead of time, which makes it perfect for potlucks and parties.


Gamer jihad
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I have never been a big fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so light and refreshing, and the cucumbers are perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


Khadidja Gahfif
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This is an incredibly refreshing and tasty salad. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers were crisp and refreshing, the carrots added a bit of sweetness, and the sesame seeds added a nice crunch. The dressing was also very fla