Take-out Tuesday, Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad
We have been pretty fortunate getting groceries,
but have learned to be flexible
On a recent trip HHjr came home with 6 smallish cucumbers
They were wrapped in a sealed package so hadn’t been handled
An Asian style simple dressing is made with ingredients I always keep in my pantry,
Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar, Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds
This only takes minutes to prepare
Slice cucumbers, I chose to cut these in 1/4 inch slices,
but you can slice them super thin with a mandolin if you prefer
Put sesame seeds into a dry skillet and toast over medium heat for 5 minutes,
watch closely and give the pan an occasional shake to turn the seeds
Combine dressing ingredients and add the toasted sesame seeds
Pour dressing over cucumbers in a small dish
let them marinate in refrigerator for several hours before serving
I went a little heavy on the sesame seeds, so use less if you prefer
or leave them out completely if you’re not a fan!
You can serve these just like shown or over chopped lettuce, spinach or kale
This is a light, healthy and refreshing dish
This recipe is adapted from Melanie Cooks
ASIAN SESAME CUCUMBER SALAD
Ingredients
- 3 small to medium cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, watching closely and shaking the pan every minute or so to move the seeds around. The seeds will start to turn golden in about 5 minutes.
- Slice cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices {or desired thickness} and place in small dish. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over all. Refrigerate for a few hours to let cucumbers marinate before serving.
Notes
This dish is versatile too, add the cucumbers to a sandwich or Spring Roll Wraps,
an Asian noodle bowl or Chicken Lettuce wraps
or Top a Teriyaki burger!
for another printable version of this recipe click here
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That dressing looks really good! I love cucumbers.
Thanks Rita, we loved it!
Jenna, this recipe looks and sounds both delicious and refreshing. It is perfect for spring and summer, and I love the idea of making it a wrap. I’m craving fresh produce right now, but I haven’t bought any for fear of it being handled. I’m planning on starting a small garden, and cucumbers are at the top of my list. Take care, and enjoy your day!
Aren’t you smart to start a garden and grow your own vegetables, I hope you will post about it!
Yum! This looks really good!
thanks, a new favorite!
Jenna, this looks so good, I will take mine in a wrap. The dressing sounds fabulous with lots of sesame seeds. Unfortunately my hubby doesn’t like cucumbers 🙄 wishing you a wonderful day!
I am amazed at the things Butch doesn’t like, I thought he was a huge foodie! Thanks Pam
I am more of the foodie not him. Give him meat and potatoes every night and he is fine. Really there are not that many things he doesn’t like.
Yes, guys with their meat and potatoes!
You have given me a great idea for the cuke in my fridge! I don’t have the sesame seeds or oil but I do have the rest and it sounds perfect. Today’s lunch!
thanks Jeanie, enjoy!
Looks good! Just used my English cuke last night with a little ranch and boy was that tasty too. I like the idea of it in a wrap! Even though it was sealed in tight plastic, I did wash it with a little bit of soap water and rinsed well. My sister (the former nurse) heard that we should be washing and rinsing all of our fruit, even bananas, tangelos, oranges, as the outside could have germs and as you peel it and touch the inner fruit, you could innocently contaminate it. I know it sounds a little extreme, but I did, thinking better be safe than sorry. I used a little soapy water and rinsed well, since I didn’t have the typical “fruit and veggie wash” product and it was fine. Doing this for all my fruit, even my grapes, ha, which was a little harder, just swished them in the sudsy water and rinsed, rinsed, rinsed. Thanks Jenna for another good healthy recipe. Glad you all are safe and well. ♥️
Thank you for the info on washing vegetables Cyndi, such a simple way to ensure safety. English cucumbers are my favorite 🙂
I know this would be a hit at Sunday dinner! That is… If we ever start having them again:@(
Oh Lynn, I hope you can have your Sunday dinners again really soon!
I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks Rebecca, I hope you enjoy it!
This cucumber salad looks so refreshing and good. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks Julie!
I bought a cucumber this week to do a cucumber salad. Thanks for the recipe. I have everything on hand except for the sesame seeds. – Margy
Oh good, thanks Margy!