Clean Eating Sunomono Salad
Discover the refreshing simplicity of this Clean Eating Sunomono Salad, a wholesome Japanese-inspired dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Thinly sliced English cucumber is lightly salted to retain its signature crunch, then tossed in a tangy and subtly sweet dressing made with rice vinegar, coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce), honey, and a hint of sesame oil. This quick 15-minute recipe is perfect for meal prep, offering a vibrant, chilled side dish or appetizer that’s low in calories, gluten-free, and easily adaptable for vegan diets with maple syrup. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and optional garnishes like scallions or shredded seaweed, this crisp cucumber salad is as visually enticing as it is flavorful. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts or anyone seeking a light and healthy addition to their table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 60 ml Rice vinegar
- 15 ml Coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 10 ml Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 5 ml Sesame oil
- 2 g Salt
- 5 g Sesame seeds
- Optional garnish: chopped scallions, seaweed, or shredded carrot
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumber thoroughly. Use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer to slice the cucumber into very thin, even rounds.
Sprinkle the salt over the cucumber slices and place them in a colander. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess water, which will help maintain a crisp texture.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, and sesame oil until well combined.
Gently press the cucumber slices with a clean paper towel or kitchen towel to remove the excess liquid. Transfer the cucumbers to a mixing bowl.
Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad and add any desired garnishes, such as chopped scallions, a sprinkle of seaweed, or shredded carrot.
Serve cold as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1068 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 495 mg | 11% | |
*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.
