Cucumber Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

This Thai Cucumber Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing is a refreshing, simple dish that comes together in just minutes. Crisp cucumber slices are paired with a zesty sesame ginger dressing, making this salad the perfect side dish for any meal, especially during the hot summer months.

Ingredients

• 1 large English cucumber, finely sliced lengthwise
  
  

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  
  

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  
  

• A few cilantro (or parsley) leaves
  
  

For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:

• 1 small (about 1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  
  

• Juice and zest of 1 lime
  
  

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  
  

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  
  

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
  

Directions

1. Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine the ginger, lime zest, lime juice, sesame oil, olive oil, and soy sauce. Whisk until emulsified and set aside.
   
   

2. Assemble the salad: In a serving bowl, toss the cucumber slices with the prepared dressing.
   
   

3. Top the salad with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and cilantro leaves.
   
   

4. Serve immediately or refrigerate to marinate for a couple of hours for more flavor.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 70 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 6g
  
  

• Protein: 1g
  
  

• Fat: 5g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 0mg
  
  

• Sodium: 350mg
  
  

• Potassium: 150mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 3g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 40 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 15mg
  
  

• Calcium: 20mg
  
  

• Iron: 0.5mg