Dinner

Sesame Cucumber Salad

Name: Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 medium Cucumber; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sesame seed oil; 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar; 6 Basil leaves; 1/2 tsp Red chili flakes; 2 tsp Sesame seeds, toasted

A crisp Chinese-style cucumber salad tossed with sesame oil, rice vinegar, basil, chili flakes, and sesame seeds.

15 min
45 kcal
Vegan
Chinese
Salad
Vegetarian

Mellowpan tip: Ready in 15 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Peel the cucumbers.
Step 2:
Cut the cucumbers into quarters lengthwise.
Step 3:
If the seeds are bitter, scrape them out and discard them.
Step 4:
Cut the cucumbers crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
Step 5:
Place the cucumbers in a serving bowl.
Step 6:
Sprinkle with salt.
Step 7:
Toss with sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, basil if using, and chili flakes.
Step 8:
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using.