Chamorro Cucumber Slices
Bright, tangy, and slightly spicy, Chamorro Cucumber Slices offer a refreshing taste of Guam’s vibrant cuisine. This quick no-cook recipe combines crisp cucumber rounds, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet yellow onions with a bold vinaigrette made from white vinegar, soy sauce, and a hint of sugar. Thinly sliced red chili peppers bring just the right amount of heat, balanced perfectly with a dash of black pepper for added depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this zesty salad is ideal as a summer side dish or a flavorful palate cleanser alongside grilled meats or seafood. Serve chilled to let the bold, tangy flavors truly shine—a delicious nod to island-inspired cooking you won’t want to miss!
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Ingredients
- 3 large cucumbers
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium yellow onion
- 2 small red chili peppers
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into rounds. Place the slices into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Step 3
Finely slice the yellow onion into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red chili peppers (remove seeds for less heat) and add to the mixture.
Step 5
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and black pepper until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss everything well to ensure the slices are evenly coated.
Step 7
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For a more intense flavor, refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Step 8
Serve the Chamorro cucumber slices chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1281.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 259.0 |
| Total Fat 1.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1776.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.7g | |
| Protein 11.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 196.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2031.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories