Cold Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Cold Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cucumber; 2 teaspoons salt; Sauce; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Chinese white rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 small fresh red chile, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup sweet red pepper, cut in strips and blanched (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb cucumber
2 teaspoons salt
Sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese white rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 small fresh red chile, finely chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, cut in strips and blanched (optional)

1
Peel cucumbers and slice in half lengthwise.
2
Using a teaspoon, carve out the bitter seeds and discard.
3
Cut the cucumbers into 3x1/2-inch slices. Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle salt over them. Stir the cucumber slices in order to distribute the salt as evenly as possible. Allow to drain for 15 minutes while you make the sauce.
4
Whisk sauce ingredients together in small bowl.
5
Rinse the cucumber slices, drain, pat dry with paper towels, then mix with the sauce and allow to marinate 10 minutes.
6
Garnish with red pepper strips, if using.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cucumber, 2 teaspoons salt, Sauce, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, and more.

Yes, Cold Cucumber Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cold Cucumber Salad

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