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Rejuvenating Japanese Cucumber Salad

A revitalizing Japanese cucumber salad, full of clean, fresh ingredients for an energizing meal or snack. Perfect for vegetarians looking to add some variety to their diet with a healthy dish that's easy to make at home.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: None - Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 1 serving
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Japanese

Allergens

Soy (in soy sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the cucumber and place in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and lime juice.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and mix well.
  4. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top.

Chef’s Insight

This simple dish showcases the power of fresh ingredients to create a satisfying and rejuvenating meal.

Notes

Feel free to add thinly sliced radishes or shredded carrots for extra crunch and color.

Cultural or Historical Background

Cucumber salad is a popular Japanese side dish, often served as part of a larger bento box meal or as an accompaniment to sushi.