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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (108g)

Recipe makes 3 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

beet sugar

chili oil

Calories 55
Calories from Fat 41 (75%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 4.6g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 777mg 32%
Potassium 147mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 0.7g 1%

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Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

Recipe #82283 | 40 min | 40 min prep | add private note
Sue L

By: Sue L
Jan 27, 2004

This has a light spiciness to it, but if you like it even more, adding a few flakes of crushed red pepper makes an interesting addition to this salad.

SERVES 3 -4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel the cucumber and halve lengthwise; scrape out the seeds and cut into thick chunks.
  2. 2
    Place chunks into a bowl and toss with the salt.
  3. 3
    Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Mix together the sugar, rice vinegar, chilli oil, and sesame oil in a small dish.
  5. 5
    Add mixture to cucumers, and stir until cucmbers are evenly coated.
  6. 6
    Serve chilled.

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From: Noni Suzanne

On Aug 3, 2008

Loved loved loved this! The only thing I did wrong...I didn't make enough! Made just as recipe stated, but added 1/2 t toasted sesame seeds just for the heck of it. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    From: Pneuma

    On Jun 4, 2008

    Mmmm these are delicious! Made this as is and it's a blend of sweet and sour alright. Served this with the steamed fish we had for lunch. Thanks, Sue L! Made for WZT4.

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    From: evelyn/athens

    On Jun 4, 2008

    Easy and flavourful - two of my favourite adjectives!

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    From: Mommy Diva

    On Jun 2, 2008

    Delicious recipe! I loved the addition of red chili flakes with the dark sesame oil and rice vinegar. I had this for lunch and could eat this frequently! Made for ZWT4.

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