Asian Cucumber Salad 

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a crisp, refreshing, and flavorful appetizer that combines the coolness of cucumbers with a spicy, tangy dressing. It's a quick and easy dish, perfect for brightening up any meal or enjoying as a light snack.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber (about 8 oz / 226 g), sliced

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon Korean chili powder (or regular chili powder)

• 1 teaspoon chili oil

• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

• Sesame seeds, for garnishing

Directions

1. Prepare the Cucumbers: Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into pieces. Add the salt to the cucumber, stir gently to combine well. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drain the salt water from the cucumber after chilling.

2. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3. Combine and Serve: Pour the dressing over the chilled cucumbers and toss well to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 95 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 16.2 g

• Protein: 1.3 g

• Fat: 3.9 g

• Sodium: 889 mg

• Fiber: 1.3 g

• Sugar: 11.6 g