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Oriental Cucumber Salad

By Susan Bishop-Sauter

3.5

(14)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place cucumbers in medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Toss. Chill 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Drain cucumbers and return to bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in another bowl. Pour over cucumbers and toss to coat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate.)

TagsCucumberVegetableJalapeñoChileSideDinnerLunchDairy FreeMake AheadNo-CookBon Appétit
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