Cucumber Bean Sprout and Red Onion Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Cucumber Bean Sprout and Red Onion Salad is the ultimate side dish for any meal. Featuring crunchy cucumbers, fresh bean sprouts, and the subtle zing of thinly sliced red onions, this quick-to-make salad is elevated by a tangy-sweet dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fragrant cilantro, this low-calorie, Asian-inspired recipe is perfect for healthy lunches or as a light, flavorful accompaniment to grilled meats or seafood. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad is a refreshing choice for warm weather gatherings or midweek meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 2 cups Bean sprouts
- 1 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers, then cut them into thin slices or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Rinse the bean sprouts under cold water and drain thoroughly.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-rings.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and set them aside.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, bean sprouts, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for garnish and extra texture.
Serve immediately for maximum crispness, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1772 mg | 38% | |
*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.
