Asian Cucumber Salad 

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful appetizer or side dish. With its crisp cucumbers, tangy vinegar, and a hint of spice, it's a delightful addition to any meal. The recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a light snack.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber (about 8 oz or 226 g)

• 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• 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 garnish)

Directions

1. Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into pieces.

2. Add salt to the cucumber slices and stir gently to combine.

3. Chill the salted cucumber in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

4. After chilling, drain the excess water from the cucumber.

5. In a separate bowl, mix the minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil until the sugar is completely dissolved.

6. Toss the drained cucumber slices with the prepared dressing.

7. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 50 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 11 g

• Protein: 1 g

• Fat: 1 g

• Sodium: 200 mg

• Fiber: 1 g