Spicy, Sweet & Sour Cucumber Salad
Quick, refreshing yet tasty cucumber salad.
Yield
2 servingsPrep
6 minCook
0 minReady
8 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | each |
english cucumber
cut into matchsticks |
*
|
| 1 | each |
shallots
chopped, or half red onion |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
chili pepper flakes
Korean style, or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
* |
| ½ | tablespoon |
rice vinegar
or to taste |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
sugar
or to taste |
|
| ½ | tablespoon |
sesame seeds
toasted |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Directions
Add the cucumber with the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix until the cucumber is evenly and well coated.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Serve or keep it in the frige until ready to use.
Comments
Great & easy, quick as well as very inexpensive to prepare. Light and healthy during hot summer days. Excellent for picnics.
Thanks, Navin! This salad is exactly like what you described. Quick, easy, light, healthy yet very tasty, will certainly cool you down on a hot summer day, great side dish with most of the main dishes!