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Asian Cucumber Salad

Asian Cucumber Salad

This Asian Cucumber Salad is the best of a few words: it’s quick and easy, healthy, AND delicious. Plus, it’s paleo and low carb!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian Cucumber Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 medium red onion cut into slices
  • 2 green onion
  • 1 avocado peeled and chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Bragg's liquid aminos
  • 1 clove of garlic minced

Instructions

  • Thinly slice cucumber, about 1/8 of an inch thickness using a sharp knife or Mandoline slicer. Place cucumber in a large bowl, add salt, and toss. Set aside.
  • In the meantime, combine lemon juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, Bragg's liquid aminos, garlic, and mix well.
  • Drain liquid from cucumber, add red onion, green onion, avocado.
  • Toss with the dressing. Keep refrigerated.
  • Garnish with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg