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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

IMG_8987eJust like last summer our garden is producing cucumbers at an amazing pace so I’m always interested in new ways to prepare them.  When I saw a recipe on Cooking with K for a Spicy Asian Cucumbers Salad I knew that it would be a good one for us.  Eammon and I both really enjoyed this preparation, so-much-so that the very first night we ate the entire recipe and I immediately made a second batch.  I used red Thai chili peppers and they gave the salad quite a kick which we both loved but if you’re not into spicy as much, cut down, cut out or use a pepper which isn’t quite as hot.

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Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad (adapted from here)

3/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon Whey Low Granular or sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced
1 medium Vidalia onion, halved and then thinly sliced
2 fresh red Thai chili peppers, sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

In a large bowl stir together rice vinegar, water, sugar, soy sauce, salt & sesame oil. Add cucumbers, onions and Thai chili peppers tossing to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Add sesame seeds and toss. Chill to let the flavors blend.  Stays for a week in the fridge…if it remains uneaten that long.

Enjoy!

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30 comments:

  1. Kay LittleAugust 6, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Your cucumber salad looks so yummy...might have to make some tonight~

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  2. CorinaAugust 7, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    This looks lovely. I might make some to take to work as part of my packed lunch. Hope it travels well too!

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  3. ColleenAugust 7, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I would love this.

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  4. khushiAugust 7, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    lovely choice of spices...nice salad
    A Girl's Diary

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  5. Roz | La Bella Vita CucinaAugust 8, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Don't ya just love a good Thai cucumber salad! I could eat the whole bowl too! In fact, I've done it in the past! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your kind comment!

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  6. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeAugust 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Light, cool, refreshing!!! This looks delicious~

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  7. Down or Just meAugust 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    This looks yummy. What a great summer side dish... I might make try it with some stir fry :)

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  8. JulieAugust 15, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I've always wanted a recipe for such a cucumber salad. Are the peppers simply called Thai chili peppers in the store or do they have another name?

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  9. PERMANENT POSIESAugust 15, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I haven't tried that sweetener before but I keep hearing about it. Your salad looks delicious. Thanks for sharing it on Tuesday's Tasty Tidbits

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  10. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 15, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful salad! Yvonne

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  11. AmyAugust 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    This is mouth watering creation! Guess what, I'm your newest follower now! So glad you've left a message on my blog and introduced me to yours! :) Take care and I'll visit again soon!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I think I have everything I need to make this today! It looks delicious =)

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  13. Our Italian KitchenAugust 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What a creative way to use cucumbers!

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  14. Debra Daniels-ZellerAugust 16, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Great photos. Do you remove the seeds from the peppers first?

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  15. extreme personal measuresAugust 17, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I must try this! It not only sounds delish, but since I am trying to diet it sounds very diet friendly!

    Stop by and link up at What’s Cooking Wednesday! http://www.extremepersonalmeasures.com/2011/08/whats-your-favorite-cookbook.html

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  16. annies homeAugust 17, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    love cucumber salad my way but love the additions of yours as well sounds and looks very good

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  17. JennAugust 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    This looks refreshingly good!

    Hopping from Food Trip Friday.

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  18. JellybellyAugust 18, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    This is great with grilled porkchops! I'll try it next time we grill.

    The Twerp and I

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  19. TetchaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    We have tried cucumber salad before, but without the chili peppers. We should try this recipe, too. Thanks for sharing! I also hope you can visit my FTF entry: http://www.delightmyappetite.com/2011/08/food-trip-friday-mongkok/

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  20. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    This looks amazingly tasty! We are overrun with cucumbers this year - so what a perfect way to enjoy them! ~ Courtney

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  21. a joyful noiseAugust 19, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    I always just slice cucumbers but making a salad is a great idea. Thanks for sharing it here at my favorite recipe site: Ann kroeker's Food on Fridays

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  22. Miz HelenAugust 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Lisa,
    This is a beautiful salad that we would really enjoy. Hope you have a great week end and thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
    Come back soon,
    Miz Helen

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  23. Ann KroekerAugust 19, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Looks good. Very good.

    So glad you linked to Food on Fridays!

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  24. darlyAugust 20, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    hmm, a perfect side dish for anything grilled

    have a fab weekend, here's my FTF treat

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  25. anneAugust 20, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    So good for the health. I hope my kids loved veggies and that I don't have to force them to eat veggies. sigh Mine is up and its here thanks Little World of Fun

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  26. Becky McNeerAugust 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for linking this to Foodie Friday!!!
    http://www.homesandbabies.com
    http://notyourordinaryrecipes.blogspot.com

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  27. AliAugust 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing this at Recipe Sharing Monday. The new party is now up and I'd love for you to link up again :)

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  28. CheerfulAugust 21, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    i love cucumber salad but not too spicy for me...:) visiting late from FTF and hope you can visit me back. thanks and have a great week. :)

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  29. Stacy @ Faith and FamilyAugust 28, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing at Menu Monday! I'd like to invite you back for this weeks Menu Monday recipe link up: http://myfaithandfamily.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/menu-mondays-oriental-coleslaw/ Hope to see you there!

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  30. Miz HelenAugust 30, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Congratulations,
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and enjoy your Red Plate.
    Miz Helen

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