Sesame Cucumber Salad

Name: Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes, Asian Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1/4 pound cooked small shrimp; 1/4 pound cooked small scallops; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

My family and I love this recipe-it's very tasty! I like to serve it on holidays when we have relatives over. Everyone always enjoys it.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 pound cooked small shrimp
1/4 pound cooked small scallops
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in vinegar and water until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine with cucumbers, celery, shrimp, scallops and sesame seeds. Add dressing; stir gently to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 73 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.