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A crisp, tangy, and refreshing cucumber salad tossed in a simple rice vinegar dressing. It's a perfect light side dish that comes together in minutes and complements any meal.
Prepare the cucumbers and onions
Make the dressing
Combine and chill
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A crisp, tangy, and refreshing cucumber salad tossed in a simple rice vinegar dressing. It's a perfect light side dish that comes together in minutes and complements any meal.
This american recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 47.17 calories per serving with 1.52g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side or snack or lunch.
Garnish and serve
Add thinly sliced jalapeños or a teaspoon of sriracha to the dressing for a spicy kick.
Toss in 1/2 cup of shelled edamame or chickpeas to add plant-based protein and make it more filling.
Ensure you use tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
For a super quick version, skip the salting step. The salad will be a bit more watery but still delicious if served immediately.
Cucumbers are composed of about 96% water, making this salad a delicious way to help you stay hydrated.
This salad is very low in calories, making it a perfect side dish for weight management and healthy eating.
Cucumbers contain antioxidants, including flavonoids and tannins, which help combat oxidative stress in the body.
Yes, this cucumber salad is very healthy. It's low in calories and fat, hydrating due to the high water content of cucumbers, and provides vitamins and minerals. The dressing is light and sugar-free.
One serving of this salad (about 1 cup) contains approximately 40-50 calories, making it an excellent choice for a light side dish or a weight-loss-friendly snack.
It's best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the cucumbers. However, you can prepare it a few hours in advance and keep it chilled in the refrigerator.
A watery salad is usually because the cucumbers were not salted and drained properly. Salting draws out the excess moisture, which is key to keeping the salad crisp and preventing the dressing from becoming diluted.
