Heart-Healthy Asian Cucumber Salad
Refreshingly crisp and bursting with balanced flavors, this Heart-Healthy Asian Cucumber Salad is the perfect addition to your table. Featuring thinly sliced seedless cucumbers tossed in a tangy, low-sodium soy sauce and rice vinegar dressing, it’s elevated with hints of sesame oil, honey, fresh garlic, and grated ginger for a vibrant depth of flavor. Garnished with crunchy sesame seeds, green onions, and a touch of red chili flakes, this quick 15-minute dish is a nutritious, low-calorie option that’s ideal as an appetizer or a light side. Packed with heart-healthy ingredients and ideal for those seeking flavorful yet wholesome meals, this Asian-inspired salad is as good for your wellbeing as it is for your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium seedless cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 pinch red chili flakes
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water.
Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. Peel and grate the fresh ginger.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the dressing, mixing well.
Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers, gently tossing to ensure all the cucumbers are well coated.
Thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle over the cucumber salad along with the sesame seeds and a pinch of red chili flakes.
Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad as a refreshing appetizer or a side dish to complement your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1010 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% | |
*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.
