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Asian Cucumber Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from various regions in Asia, cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish often enjoyed during hot weather. It's a staple at summer barbecues and family gatherings, celebrated for its crisp texture and vibrant flavors. Today, this salad has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations incorporating local ingredients and spices.

AsianCNside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 English cucumbers
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or liquid aminos
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons maple syrup (Chalk Zero)
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon brown sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (optional)
1 package keto ramen noodles (Immi)
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce (tamari)
1 teaspoon brown sugar substitute
Salt and pepper
Butter lettuce
Sliced red cabbage
Green onion
Cilantro
Slivered almonds
Mix of toasted white sesame seeds and black sesame seeds
Lupine flour pasta (Kaizen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
4 ounces feta cheese
2 ounces low carb yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove minced garlic

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is often more affordable.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

1

Cut two English cucumbers between chopsticks at a 45-degree angle to create an accordion effect.

2

Flip the cucumber and cut straight down to complete the accordion cut.

3

Prepare the marinade by mixing minced garlic, tamari soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and maple syrup in a bowl.

4

Let the cucumber sit in the marinade for at least an hour or overnight (or taste immediately).

5

In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.

6

Add brown sugar substitute and everything bagel seasoning to the pan.

7

If desired, add soy sauce or tamari to the sauce (optional).

8

Cook keto ramen noodles according to package instructions and mix with the sauce.

9

For the sesame chicken salad, combine rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

10

Add butter lettuce, sliced red cabbage, green onion, cilantro, slivered almonds, and a mix of sesame seeds to the bowl.

11

Toss the salad and serve with cooked chicken.

12

For pasta chips, boil lupine flour pasta until al dente, then drain.

13

Mix cooked pasta with olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.

14

Spread the pasta mixture in an air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees for 6 minutes, tossing halfway through.

15

While the pasta chips cook, prepare the feta dip by blending feta cheese, low carb yogurt, olive oil, and minced garlic until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

slicingmixing

Equipment Needed

chopstickspanair fryermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

keto

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Chinese Cucumber SaladSmashed Cucumber Salad

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