Chamorro Cucumber Slices
Bright, tangy, and slightly spicy, Chamorro Cucumber Slices offer a refreshing taste of Guam’s vibrant cuisine. This quick no-cook recipe combines crisp cucumber rounds, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet yellow onions with a bold vinaigrette made from white vinegar, soy sauce, and a hint of sugar. Thinly sliced red chili peppers bring just the right amount of heat, balanced perfectly with a dash of black pepper for added depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this zesty salad is ideal as a summer side dish or a flavorful palate cleanser alongside grilled meats or seafood. Serve chilled to let the bold, tangy flavors truly shine—a delicious nod to island-inspired cooking you won’t want to miss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large cucumbers
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium yellow onion
- 2 small red chili peppers
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into rounds. Place the slices into a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely slice the yellow onion into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red chili peppers (remove seeds for less heat) and add to the mixture.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and black pepper until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss everything well to ensure the slices are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For a more intense flavor, refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Serve the Chamorro cucumber slices chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1777 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2032 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
