Some of the best pleasures in life are the simple ones, like this refreshing and light Thai Cucumber Salad. It comes together in less than 5 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
1 large English cucumber, finely sliced lengthwise with a mandoline or vegetable peeler
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
A few cilantro (or parsley) leaves
SESAME GINGER DRESSING:
1 small (about 1 inch) square 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
INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE THE DRESSING:
In a small mixing bowl, combine the ginger, lime zest and juice, sesame oil, olive oil and soy sauce and whisk until emulsified. Reserve.
ASSEMBLING THE SALAD:
In a serving bowl, toss the cucumbers with the prepared dressing. Top with the sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and cilantro leaves.
Serve immediately or refrigerate to marinate for a couple of hours.
INGREDIENTS
1 large English cucumber, finely sliced lengthwise with a mandoline or vegetable peeler
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
A few cilantro (or parsley) leaves
SESAME GINGER DRESSING:
1 small (about 1 inch) square 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
INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE THE DRESSING:
In a small mixing bowl, combine the ginger, lime zest and juice, sesame oil, olive oil and soy sauce and whisk until emulsified. Reserve.
ASSEMBLING THE SALAD:
In a serving bowl, toss the cucumbers with the prepared dressing. Top with the sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and cilantro leaves.
Serve immediately or refrigerate to marinate for a couple of hours.
Thai Cucumber Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
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