JAPANESE-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD

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A great side dish to go with your favorite meat dish.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 english cucumbers
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
pinch of dashi stock granules (optional)
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
3-4 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
pinch of salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Cut up the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan, shaking occasionally, until a few seeds pop. Immediately transfer the seeds to a plate.
  • 3. Mix the lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, dashi stock granules and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Taste, and add a pinch of salt if you think it needs it. Add the sesame oil.
  • 4. Combine the cucumbers with the dressing and the sesame seeds. Serve right away or leave to marinate in the refrigerator for a stronger flavor.

Joyce Hlavacek
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This salad is **so refreshing and delicious**. I love the combination of cucumbers, sesame seeds, and vinegar. I also appreciate that it's a **healthy dish**. I will definitely be making this again.


Catalina Paxman
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salads, but this one is **an exception**. The dressing is so flavorful, and the cucumbers are perfectly crisp. I really enjoyed this salad, and I will definitely be making it again.


Jessica Donald
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This is **my new favorite cucumber salad recipe**. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit. The dressing is perfectly balanced, and the cucumbers are nice and crisp. I highly recommend this recipe!


Medo Moharam
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. It's **so easy to make**, and it's **so delicious**. I will definitely be making this again.


queen mfundisi
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This salad is **perfect for summer**. It's light, refreshing, and so flavorful. I love the combination of cucumbers, sesame seeds, and vinegar. I highly recommend this recipe!


Chris Dye
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's **so simple**, yet so flavorful. I love that it's also **a healthy** dish. I've already made it twice this week, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


ABDO EL
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. It's **so easy to make**, and it's **so delicious**. I will definitely be making this again.


Dilbag Mutta
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This is **the best cucumber salad I've ever had**. The dressing is perfectly balanced, and the cucumbers are so crisp and refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Carmella Alvarado
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salads, but this one is **exceptional**. The dressing is light and tangy, and the cucumbers are nice and crisp. I really enjoyed this salad, and I will definitely be making it again.


Basic Boy
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This salad is **a keeper**! It's going to be my go-to cucumber salad recipe from now on. The sesame dressing is so flavorful, and the cucumbers are perfectly crisp. I love that it's also **so easy to make**.


Shaez Machekeche
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I was looking for a new cucumber salad recipe, and this one did not disappoint. It's **so simple**, yet so delicious. The dressing is perfectly balanced, and the cucumbers are nice and crisp. Will definitely be making this again.


Gwapa Koo
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always **light and refreshing**, perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck. Highly recommend!


Kumar Dai
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This cucumber salad is **so refreshing and flavorful!** I love the balance of sweet and sour, and the sesame seeds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.