Served as an appetizer or side dish, this Japanese inspired salad is crisp, cool and easy to make.  

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Chilling Time: 15 minutes

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Serves: 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) finely shredded gingerroot
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) sesame seeds

Instructions

In medium bowl, place sliced cucumber. In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, water, soy sauce and ginger. Pour over cucumber; stir well to coat.  Chill for 15 minutes.
Drain well, then squeeze dry. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutritional information

1 Serving (1/2 cup):

  • PROTEIN: 0.5 grams
  • CARBOHYDRATE: 2 grams
  • CALORIES: 48 
  • FIBRE: 0.5 grams
  • SODIUM: 125 mg