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Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad

This Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad is the easiest lunch idea that's so refreshing! Make it in minutes and store it in a mason jar for quick and easy lunch prep!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 39kcal
Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Ingredients

  • 1 long English cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • sea salt (to taste - I use 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon raw or toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • Thinly slice the cucumber using a mandoline if you have one. If not, simply slice by hand as thin as you can using a sharp kitchen knife.
  • Add the cucumber slices to a large mason jar.
  • Pour the rice vinegar, sesame oil, sea salt and sesame seeds into the mason jar. 
  • Place the lid on tightly and shake well to combine.
  • Enjoy immediately or place in the fridge to enjoy up to 2 days later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg