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Japanese Cucumber Salad

:  June/July 2005

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This Japanese inspired cool, crisp salad is as elegant and well balanced as it is simple.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Great combination of sweet and sour from the rice vinegar. The toasted sesame seeds are essential, so make sure you have 'em on hand :) YUM. "
Japanese Cucumber Salad Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)

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Preparation

  1. Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a food processor or sharp knife, cut into very thin slices. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture.
  2. Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

  • Tip: To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.

Nutrition

Per serving: 46 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 147 mg sodium; 137 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Iron (35% daily value).

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat


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Picnic
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
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Easy
Total Time
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Type of Dish
Salad, side/appetizer
Servings
4
Ethnic/Regional
Asian
Japanese
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No-cook
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Lunch
Dinner

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Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
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