ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
Toasted Sesame Oil • Cucumber White Barrel Aged Balsamic • Rainbow Sea Salt
Servings: 2-4 • Prep Time: 10 mins • Cook Time: 0 mins
This Asian Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of refreshing and healthy! Super easy to make, whether you’re craving a quick snack or looking for the ideal side to pair with your favorite Asian meat or noodle dishes. Crisp, light, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients:
1 English Cucumber
½ tsp Rainbow Sea Salt, ground
2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
3 Tbsp Cucumber White Barrel Aged Balsamic — also available in 250ml, 500ml, 750ml
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tsp Honey
1 Clove Garlic, minced
½ tsp Fresh Ginger, minced
¼-½ tsp Red Chili Flakes or Sriracha, optional
White Sesame Seeds, to garnish
Directions:
Cut cucumbers into ¼" thick rounds. Toss with Rainbow Sea Salt in a strainer set over a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes up to 1 hour. Rinse under cold water, drain, and pat dry.
In a large bowl, whisk together Toasted Sesame Oil, Cucumber White Barrel Aged Balsamic, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Add red chili flakes or Sriracha if you like it spicy.
Add the cucumbers and toss to coat. Serve immediately or marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Garnish with white sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!
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