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Asian Cucumber Slaw Recipe

This refreshing and light Asian Cucumber Slaw is perfect for a hot day! A vibrant mix of crisp cucumbers, carrots, red bell pepper, and onion tossed in a creamy sesame dressing and topped with crunchy cashews. This low-calorie recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Inspired by a Harris Teeter grocery store recipe card.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 111.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Cucumber Slaw

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 medium carrot
  • ½ red bell pepper
  • Green Onion
  • ½ cup roasted cashews
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Lemon Juice
  • Garlic Clove
  • ½ small red onion
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger

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How to Make Asian Cucumber Slaw

  1. Thinly slice 1 large cucumber, 1 medium carrot, ½ red bell pepper, and ½ small red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup sesame oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and ½ teaspoon grated ginger.
  3. Combine the sliced vegetables in a medium bowl. Pour the sesame dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the vegetables to chill.
  5. Just before serving, stir in ½ cup roasted cashews and toss gently.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

6g

Carbs

3g

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