Asian Cucumber salad with sesame seeds and chili flakes

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Cucumber salad with sesame seeds and chili flakes made fresh and crunchy. A quick Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy, flavorful sides.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 61

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp soy sauce or tamari optional
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Chili flakes to taste
Salt to taste

Equipment

Mandolin Slicer

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Cooking Instructions

Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk sesame oil, vinegar or lemon juice, soy sauce (if using), and salt.
Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss gently.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chili flakes.
Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 87mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use black or white sesame seeds

Add garlic or ginger for extra depth

Best served fresh for crunch

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