Quick& Cooling Asian-Inspired Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 fresh cucumbers, rinsed and ends removed (if they're supermarket cukes, I'd peel them since the skin is usually waxed)
- 1/8 onion, skin removed (feel free to use more if you like onion)
- Handful of fresh cilantro leaves, washed and dried with the stems removed
- 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup organic olive oil
- pinch of sesame seeds (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 662g | |
| Calories 566 | |
| Calories from Fat 489 | 86% |
| Total Fat 55.32g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 7.59g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium 788mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 13.15g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 7.95g | 5% |
| Protein 3.37g | 5% |
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