asian style cucumber salad

Name: Asian Style Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; 3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce, low sodium; 2 tablespoon(s) sesame oil; 2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 3 - scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 2 medium english cucumbers, thinly julienned*; 2 - nori sheets (sushi wrappers), thinly sliced into strips (optional); 3 tablespoon(s) minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame seeds

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Sylvia Waldsmith

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Updated on May 7, 2012

I LOVE Seaweed Salad, but I wanted something I could easily make at home!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 - scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 medium english cucumbers, thinly julienned*
2 - nori sheets (sushi wrappers), thinly sliced into strips (optional)
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

How To Make asian style cucumber salad

Step 1

In medium bowl, mix together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, garlic and scallions.

Step 2

Toss in cucumbers and Nori (is using) and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring several times to distribute marinade completely.
Step 3

Drain mixture, place in bowl and toss with cilantro and sesame seeds.
Step 4

*If using regular cucumbers, cut cucumbers in half and remove seeds with a spoon.
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