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Cucumber Salad

Cultural Context

Cucumber salad is a refreshing dish commonly found in Mediterranean cuisine, often served as a side dish or appetizer. It highlights the crispness of cucumbers and the brightness of fresh herbs, making it a popular choice during warm weather. Variations exist across different cultures, with each adding unique ingredients or dressings.

MediterraneanGRside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
300g cucumber
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp white sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
a pinch of salt
1 tsp ginger
1 tbsp white sesame seeds

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola oil is budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has additional health benefits; white vinegar is cheaper.

1

Slice 300g cucumber and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt.

2

Let the cucumbers sit for at least 10 minutes.

3

After 10 minutes, squeeze out the juice from the cucumbers.

4

In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp white sugar, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

5

Add 1 tsp ginger to the sauce mixture and stir.

6

Pour the sauce mixture over the cucumbers.

7

Add 1 tbsp white sesame seeds and mix well.

8

Cook the mixture on low heat for 3-5 minutes.

9

Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

mixed

Equipment Needed

cutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Cucumber Salad with VinegarCucumber and Tomato Salad

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