- 2 tbs sesame seeds
- 500 g cucumbers Lebanese, Continental, Persian, or mini qukes
For the dressing
- 2 tbs rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbs caster sugar
- pinch of salt
Place the sesame seeds into a frying pan over medium heat (no oil). Stir until lightly golden and toasted. Set aside.
Slice the cucumbers into thin round slices (approximately ½ cm thick). Place into a bowl.
Make the dressing by whisking the rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, caster sugar and salt in a bowl.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.
Note: this salad can be served immediately BUT for best results, place into the fridge for 30 minutes and toss occasionally to coat the cucumber slices.
When ready to serve, drain off any excess liquid and discard. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad just before serving.
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
- If possible, place into the fridge for 30 minutes and toss occasionally to coat the cucumber slices and let the flavours develop more. Drain any liquid off before sprinkling toasted sesame seeds over the salad and serving.
- Be careful not to let the sesame seeds burn when toasting them.
- Add some red pepper flakes or chilli oil for a more spicy Asian cucumber salad.
- Use black sesame seeds for a beautiful contrast in colour.
- For a creamy cucumber salad, add a bit of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to the dressing.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg