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Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad with Garlic & Ginger

Simple recipe made with rice vinegar, sesame oil and jalapeño peppers
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 large cucumbers
  • 2 jalapeño peppers
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. minced ginger
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • red pepper flakes garnish, optional
  • sesame seeds garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Peel the cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Cut into slices. Place cucumbers in a colander while you make the dressing.
  • Remove stems from jalapeño peppers and cut into thin slices. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, garlic, ginger and sugar. Whisking constantly, slowly pour in the vegetable and sesame oils until incorporated.
  • Add the cucumbers and jalapeños to the bowl and toss until coated. Garnish with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.
Keyword dairy free, easy, gluten free, low fat, vegetarian, healthy, salad
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