tanya's oriental lime and cucumber salad
I took an Oriental cooking class from the chef at one of Wichita's nicer restaurants, and this was the salad she prepared for us. It is cool and refreshing with the sharpness of lime in the dressing and the cool cucumber and veggie combination.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
6 to 8
Ingredients
- SALAD
- 2 - cucumbers, peeled and seeded, sliced thin into half moons
- 1 small red onion, sliced thin
- 1 - red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 - stalk of celery, sliced thin on the bias
- 1 - carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1/2 cup diced extra firm tofu
- 1/4 cup chiffonade of thai basil
- SALAD DRESSING
- 1 clove garlic, minced fine
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 - limes, juiced
- - black pepper and salt (if needed) to taste
How To Make tanya's oriental lime and cucumber salad
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Step 1Mix dressing ingredients and toss with salad ingredients. Adjust seasonings.
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Step 2Marinate one hour and serve cold.
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Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#oriental
Keyword:
#sesame
Keyword:
#lime
Keyword:
#oil
Keyword:
#cucumber
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
Japanese
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