Gingered Cucumbers
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant, flavorful Gingered Cucumbers—a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding a refreshing zing to your meals. Thinly sliced cucumbers are tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with fresh ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, then finished with a pop of heat from chili flakes and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook dish is not only a time-saver but also a versatile pairing for grilled meats, rice bowls, or stir-fries. Bursting with Asian-inspired flavors and crisp textures, Gingered Cucumbers make the perfect chilled side dish for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 stalk green onions
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry.
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and set them aside in a medium bowl.
Peel the fresh ginger and finely grate it using a microplane grater or the fine side of a box grater.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and red chili flakes until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and gently toss to coat the cucumbers evenly.
Slice the green onion thinly and add it to the bowl along with the sesame seeds. Toss again to incorporate the toppings.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the gingered cucumbers chilled as a side dish or a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, rice dishes, or stir-fries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% | |
*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.
