Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Inspired by Japanese cuisine, this light cucumber salad boasts a crisp texture, subtle sweetness and vinegary tang perfect for starting off a meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar4 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried wakame seaweed (optional)1 tablespoon dried wakame seaweed (optional) 1 tablespoon dried wakame seaweed (optional)
- 8 Persian cucumbers8 Persian cucumbers 8 Persian cucumbers
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish
Preparation
Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and salt to make a dressing. Stir until sugar is dissolved then set aside.
If using wakame, place the seaweed in a bowl and cover with 1 cup of water to bloom, about 10 minutes. Once the wakame is soft, drain and set aside.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, then place in a bowl with the wakame. Add the vinegar mixture and toss lightly to mix.
Transfer cucumber salad into one large serving bowl or individual bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish. Serve immediately.