JAPANESE-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD

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A great side dish to go with your favorite meat dish.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 english cucumbers
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
pinch of dashi stock granules (optional)
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
3-4 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
pinch of salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Cut up the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan, shaking occasionally, until a few seeds pop. Immediately transfer the seeds to a plate.
  • 3. Mix the lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, dashi stock granules and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Taste, and add a pinch of salt if you think it needs it. Add the sesame oil.
  • 4. Combine the cucumbers with the dressing and the sesame seeds. Serve right away or leave to marinate in the refrigerator for a stronger flavor.

Mim Adnan
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Yum! This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect side dish for any summer meal.


gord mcivor
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the crunchy cucumbers and the flavorful dressing.


katrina blain
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I made this salad for my friends and they all loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Nyarko stephen
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing side dish. I love the combination of cucumbers, sesame seeds, and rice vinegar.


Jackie Bungay
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


muhammad zahid abbasi
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5 stars! This salad is delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Ziad khan
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This is my new favorite cucumber salad recipe. It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nicky Good gun james
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Emms Boldurat
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect lunch or dinner side dish.


Martin Mandume
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My family loved this salad! It's a great way to get them to eat more vegetables.


Andrea Louise Jackson
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's also very versatile - you can add other vegetables, like tomatoes or bell peppers, to change up the flavor.


Hlumisa andyville
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This cucumber salad is so refreshing and delicious! It's the perfect side dish for any summer meal.