Gingered Cucumbers

Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant, flavorful Gingered Cucumbers—a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding a refreshing zing to your meals. Thinly sliced cucumbers are tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with fresh ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, then finished with a pop of heat from chili flakes and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook dish is not only a time-saver but also a versatile pairing for grilled meats, rice bowls, or stir-fries. Bursting with Asian-inspired flavors and crisp textures, Gingered Cucumbers make the perfect chilled side dish for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 stalk green onions

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry.

Step 2

Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and set them aside in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Peel the fresh ginger and finely grate it using a microplane grater or the fine side of a box grater.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and red chili flakes until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and gently toss to coat the cucumbers evenly.

Step 6

Slice the green onion thinly and add it to the bowl along with the sesame seeds. Toss again to incorporate the toppings.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the gingered cucumbers chilled as a side dish or a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, rice dishes, or stir-fries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	692.7 grams (692.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	269

Total Fat 16.40g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.40g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1197mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 30.20g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 16.20g
Protein 4.90g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 110mg	8%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 966mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.2%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 41.9%