Sweet & Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad
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Servings 2
Calories 189kcal
Cost $
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon agave
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 red jalapeno pepper diced (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Thinly slice cucumbers. (I used a mandolin for uniform thin slices)
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, cilantro and optional jalapeño pepper.
- Wisk together rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, agave and salt. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss to coat.
- Let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors blend.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy :)
Notes
Since I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep Noah away from this salad I left the jalapeño out…hence no red pepper in the photo! We simply had a sweet sesame cucumber salad last night :)
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg