WASABI CUCUMBER SALAD

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with an asian flair, this is wonderful as a first course or a side dish to tame the heat of spicier dishes.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons dry wasabi powder (or to taste)
2 cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (or use black sesame seeds)

Steps:

  • Mix the wasabi with 1/2 teaspoon warm water in the bottom of a mixing bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  • Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the seeds. slice thinly widthwise.( if using english hothouse just cut in half lengthwise and slice thinly).
  • Add the vinegar and sugar to the wasabi and whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk in the sesame oil, salt and pepper. Just before serving, add the cucumbers, green onion, and sesame seeds to the dressing and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 1.5

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