Ginger Sesame Cucumbers

Ginger Sesame Cucumbers are a refreshingly healthy side dish with lots of Asian flavors. With tons of fresh ginger, these cucumbers definitely have some zip.

Prep Time15

Refrigerate1

Total Time1 15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: summer, vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger peeled
1 English cucumber
1/2 sweet onion thinly sliced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Slice the ginger into thin slices. Stack them up and cut into thin matchsticks.
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and then slice into thin half-moon shapes.
Place ginger, cucumber and onion in a medium bowl.
Add vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Toss to mix.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve cold.

Notes

Will keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator but the cucumbers lose their crunch over time.

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