Fresh Sesame Cucumber Salad Recipe

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I learned to cook at an early age and have collected many recipes. Whenever I take this salad to a church supper, it's the first one to disappear!

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Fresh Sesame Cucumber Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + standing
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Place cucumbers in a colander. Set the colander on a plate; sprinkle cucumbers with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
  • In a bowl, combine the onions, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, sesame seeds and cayenne. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 19 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 899 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Sesame Cucumber Salad in Country April/May 2000, p49

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Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by abapper

You seem to be the only person that knows you have to toss the cuke slices in salt first to tenderize them.


Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2010 by elsb

3 words - TO DIE FOR! We add a little garlic powder too!!


Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by elsb

This is a favorite of ours during the summer. It's wonderful!

 
 
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