Cucumber Salad

Salads in general are a healthy addition to your menu. They can be made in various ways, each having its own distinct flavour. Here is a usual cucumber salad with a flavourful twist which is something that you must try.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 31 Aug 2024 in Recipes Fusion

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Main ingredients	English cucumbers, Cucumbers, Garlic, Apple cider vinegar, Red chilli flakes, Spring onion bulb, Spring onion greens, Castor sugar, Light soy sauce, Sesame oil, Black sesame seeds, White sesame seeds
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Salads
Prep time	15-20 minutes
Cook time	0-5 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Savoury
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 medium English cucumbers
2 medium cucumbers
3-4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons red chilli flakes
1 spring onion with greens, chopped separately
1½ teaspoons castor sugar
Salt to taste
¼ teaspoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds

Method

Trim the tops and the ends of all the cucumbers, and cut them into ½ inch pieces.
Grate 3 big cloves of garlic into a mixing bowl, add apple cider vinegar, red chilli flakes, spring onion bulbs, spring onion greens, castor sugar, salt, light soy sauce.
Add cucumber pieces and sesame oil, mix well and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile dry roast black sesame seeds and white sesame seeds in a non-stick pan till they pop.
Add them to the cucumber mixture, mix well and transfer the salad into a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

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