Sweet and Sour Cucumbers
Transform your cucumbers into a tantalizingly crisp and refreshing side dish with this easy Sweet and Sour Cucumbers recipe! Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a perfectly balanced dressing of white vinegar, granulated sugar, sesame oil, and a touch of red chili flakes, this dish delivers a delightful mix of tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, it’s a visually appealing and flavorful addition to any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick-pickled cucumber salad is a light and healthy option, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a cooling accompaniment to spicy main dishes. Don’t forget to chill it for maximum flavor infusion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumber
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stalk (thinly sliced) green onion
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, then slice them thinly into rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. If desired, you can use a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness.
Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss gently to coat. Let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, water, sesame oil, and red chili flakes. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create the sweet and sour dressing.
After 10 minutes, drain the cucumber slices and gently pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Transfer the cucumbers to a clean bowl and pour the prepared dressing over them. Toss well to coat all the slices evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions on top for garnish.
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 980 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.
