Healthy Recipes: Japanese Cucumber Salad
Rendement: 4 servings, about 1 cup each
Portions : 4
Temps de préparation: 15 minutes
Temps total: 15 minutes
Description de la recette :
This Japanese inspired cool, crisp salad is as elegant and well balanced as it is simple.
Ingrédients de la recette :
- 2 medium cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 cuillère à café de sucre
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)
Étapes de la recette :
- Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a food processor or sharp knife, cut into very thin slices. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture.
- Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
Conseils et notes sur les recettes :
Tip: To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
Nutrition de la recette :
Par portion: 46 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 147 mg sodium; 137 mg potassium
Bonus nutritionnel : Iron (35% daily value).
0 portion de glucides
Des échanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat
