I'm sure just about everyone's had something like this cucumber salad. It's one of those dishes you always hear about mom or grandma passing down. An easy and tasty "no-fail" recipe. Simple enough to make frequently and tasty enough you'll want to! Bring this simple and refreshing cucumber salad to any barbeque, cookout, or gathering, and all your friends will love you even more! (Results not guaranteed.)
You can just throw everything together and serve. I also like to let all the flavors mix and meld so you'll get more flavor in each bite. Just throw everything together like usual, give it a good shake (or stir) and stick it in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
What's your favorite recipe passed down from mom or grandma? Share with us in the comments!
Sweet and Tangy Cucumber Salad
by CJ HuangPrep time:
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Yield: 4 servings
Materials:
| Mass | Weight | Volume | Number | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 436 grams | 1 | cucumber, chopped | |||
| 1 tablespoon | soy sauce | ||||
| 2 tablespoons | rice vinegar | ||||
| 1 teaspoon | sesame oil | ||||
| 1/2 tablespoon | sesame seeds, toasted | As you can see from the images, sometimes I use white, and sometimes black. :) | |||
| 1/4 teaspoon | chili pepper flakes |
Methods:
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1. Gather all materials. |
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2. Combine all materials and shake together. (Optional - refrigerate for a few hours to overnight to allow flavors to mix and mingle a bit.) |
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I LOVE cucumber salad. It's one of my favorite ways to use up that mass of cucumbers we always seem to get! Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday.
ReplyDeleteSame here - I love how quick and easy it is too. :) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. We love cucumbers in our house, so I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy! I love these types of recipes, especially in the summer. Simple and no heat required. :)
ReplyDeleteOooo, this does look good, CJ! I am ready for these kinds of cool as a cucumber salads! ;) My favorite handed down salad-type recipe from my grandmother was her homemade slaw, and she made some kind of a relish thing called chow chow that I loved, too. It involved canning, and I don't can, so I don't get it any more. Thank you for sharing your cucumber salad with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! :)
ReplyDeleteSlaw's definitely great this time of year! We had some chow chow when we lived in PA, and loved it! Maybe I should give it a try. :) Hope you enjoy this cucumber salad!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a different take on cucumber salad than I am used to (most of the ones up here use yogurt or mayo) but I am loving the sound of these flavors together. It sounds so nice and light too.
ReplyDeleteI love how this cucumber salad is so light! So easy to make and refreshing to eat. :)
DeleteThis looks amazing! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Monday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! Let me know what you think once you give it a try. :)
DeleteThis looks yummy! So glad I came across it on Sharefest link party!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it! :)
DeleteI love all the ingredients in your cucumber recipe. This will be a great side dish when I am making one of the meals my Japanese mom passed down to us!
ReplyDeleteYou're right! I think this would be a great side for a Japanese meal. :)
DeleteCongratulations your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! Thanks so much for sharing it with us, we are pinning it to our special features board. Have a great week and come back soon!
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Woohoo! Thanks for the feature! I'll be sure to stop by and check it out, along with the other features. Thanks for hosting a great party. :)
DeleteI love cucumbers made this way! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting! It's one of my favorites too. :)
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ReplyDeleteSounds good, but I have a question. Your recipe is called sweet and tangy cucumber salad, and I don't notice any sweetener. Did you use any? Please let me know. I look for unsweetened recipes so I'd like to know if this one is worth a try.
ReplyDeleteI didn't use anything like sugar or honey, but the rice vinegar is sweet, and cucumbers can be a little sweet. If you don't like the sugar from rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar is another option. :)
DeleteI like the recipe just the way it is and I'll try it. Thanks for getting back to me and have a great day.Pinned it too.
DeleteThanks! Hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think once you give it a try. :)
DeleteWill do.
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