What better salad to eat than cucumbers. They meet the budget of just about anyone with their inexpensive price tag. In addition, they provide numerous health benefits. Some of these benefits are antioxidant activity, potential anti-diabetic, toxins and waste cleanser, soothing of skin irritations, and the prevention of constipation. When eaten raw, the fiber ingested can also help maintain a healthy weight.
The Garlic Cucumber Salad is a delectable Chinese dish that can accompany such main dishes as General Tsao’s Chicken, sweet and sour pork, or Chinese pepper steak.
Garlic Cucumber Salad
Chinese side dish that includes sesame seeds, garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 16kcal
Cost: $13.50
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Knife
- Garlic Press
- Cutting Board
- Bowl for Salad
Ingredients
- 2-3 Cucumbers Small/Medium Size
- 2-3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar or Chinese Black Vinegar Whatever You Have on Hand
- 1 Tablespoon Sea Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry cucumbers.
- Smash cucumbers by rolling over them with the rolling pin.
- Cut cucumber into small bite size pieces on cutting board.
- Transfer cucumber pieces to a bowl and top with garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar
- Combine and toss all ingredients.
- Add sea salt to taste
Notes
- Sesame seeds are loaded with calcium.
- 1 cup of cucumber has only .1g fat, 3.8g of carbs, .5g fiber, and .7g protein.
- Whenever I have made any sort of cucumber salad I have found that if it is cooled in the refrigerator for at least one hour the cucumbers will absorb the flavor of the vinegar and oil for a tastier version.
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