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Wasabi Cucumber Salad Recipe

Cool down your palate with this vibrant Wasabi Cucumber Salad! With a zesty Asian flair, this refreshing salad makes a fantastic first course or the perfect side dish to balance the heat of spicy entrees. The creamy wasabi dressing, crisp cucumbers, and toasted sesame seeds create a symphony of flavors and textures you won't forget.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 55.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Wasabi Cucumber Salad

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How to Make Wasabi Cucumber Salad

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon wasabi paste with 1/2 teaspoon warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow the wasabi to bloom.
  2. While the wasabi rests, peel two medium cucumbers. Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise and use a melon baller or spoon to remove the seeds.
  3. Thinly slice the cucumbers widthwise.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to the wasabi mixture. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
  5. Whisk in 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
  6. Just before serving, gently toss the sliced cucumbers, 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds with the wasabi dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

1g

Carbs

2g

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