Best 9 Cucumber And Asian Pear Marinated Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with a refreshing and vibrant Cucumber and Asian Pear Marinated Salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful salad showcases the crisp, cool cucumber and the sweet, juicy Asian pear, harmoniously combined in a tangy marinade of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. As you delve into this delectable dish, you'll encounter a medley of textures, from the crispness of the vegetables to the tender crunch of the pear. Prepare to be captivated by the interplay of sweet, sour, and savory notes, perfectly balanced to create a symphony of flavors.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a treasure trove of culinary delights, each one a journey into a world of taste and texture. Discover the secrets of a zesty Cucumber and Onion Salad, a refreshing combination of crisp cucumbers, pungent red onions, and a tangy dressing. For those seeking a burst of bold flavors, the Szechuan Cucumber Salad awaits, tantalizing the palate with its spicy and aromatic dressing. If simplicity is your desire, the Classic Cucumber Salad delivers with its refreshing cucumber slices dressed in a light vinaigrette.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBERS



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This is one of my favorite ways to prepare cucumbers. Very different from the traditional way.

Provided by JOSIE

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large cucumbers - sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers into a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let drain at least 30 minutes. Shake off excess liquid but don't rinse the cucumbers.
  • Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hot chili oil, and red pepper flakes in a salad bowl. Stir in cucumbers to coat with dressing. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1393.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound sliced persian cucumbers
2 sliced scallions
1/4 cup cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced pickled ginger
1/2 finely chopped red jalapeno
1 tablespoon sesame seends

Steps:

  • Mix 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl. Toss with 1 pound sliced Persian cucumbers, 2 sliced scallions, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons sliced pickled ginger, 1/2 finely chopped red jalapeno and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a really delicious, light salad.

Provided by sandradxb

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced

Steps:

  • Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
  • Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
  • Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 780.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons sesame oil
2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced on a mandoline

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, oil and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cucumbers, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

CRISP MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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My grandma gave me this recipe and I absolutely love it. It's great eating it in the warmer months or any family get-together.

Provided by mistyaikin

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon celery seed
2 cucumbers, sliced
¼ cup sliced sweet onion

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and celery seed together in a large bowl; stir in cucumbers and onion. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 27 g

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SPICY ASIAN DRESSING



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Our Spicy Asian Dressing makes this cucumber salad stand out.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound cucumbers (about 3 medium), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Handful mint leaves
Spicy Asian Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss together all ingredients.

QUICK AND EASY ASIAN SESAME CUCUMBER SALAD



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A chilled sesame salad of spiralized cucumber. It reminds me of the seaweed salad you get at Japanese restaurants, but just cucumbers.

Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 English cucumbers, peeled
1 teaspoon salt, divided, or to taste
2 tablespoons garlic-seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers into long, thin noodle shapes using a spiralizer set to the thinnest setting.
  • Place cucumber noodles in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss until combined. Let cucumber stand until moisture is drawn out, about 30 minutes.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumber; toss gently until coated. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 958.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY, GINGER AND GARLIC



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The trick to any sliced cucumber salad is to slice the cucumbers as thin as you can and to purge them by salting them before making the salad so the dressing doesn't get watered down by the cucumber juice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large thin-skinned cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small garlic clove, minced, or granulated garlic or garlic flakes to taste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
3 tablespoons sunflower oil or grapeseed oil
1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk in the sesame oil and the sunflower or grapeseed oil. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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This colorful Asian cucumber salad makes a simple, cool side dish when we have stir-fry for dinner. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash salt and pepper
1/2 large cucumber, julienned
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
Black and white sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add cucumber and red pepper; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Select firm, unwaxed cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers and pears for even cooking.
  • Marinate the vegetables for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the vegetables, you can quick-pickle them by soaking them in a vinegar solution for 15 minutes.
  • Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish or appetizer.

Conclusion:

This cucumber and Asian pear marinated salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet pears, crisp cucumbers, and savory dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy dish that will impress your family and friends.

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