Mediterranean Diet Asian Cucumber Salad

Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly healthy, this Mediterranean Diet Asian Cucumber Salad is the perfect fusion of bold flavors and crisp textures. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers, crunchy red bell peppers, sweet matchstick carrots, and a touch of red onion, this colorful salad is tossed with a savory-sweet dressing made of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of honey. Fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds add a fragrant, nutty finish to this vibrant dish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad makes a light yet satisfying side for any meal while staying true to Mediterranean diet principles. Perfectly refreshing for summer or any time you're craving something fresh and wholesome!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce thoroughly.

Step 2

Slice the English cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, according to your preference.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red bell pepper into long strips.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and cut it into thin matchsticks.

Step 5

Thinly slice half a red onion.

Step 6

Chop the fresh cilantro roughly.

Step 7

Mince the garlic clove and grate fresh ginger.

Step 8

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 9

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, red bell pepper strips, carrot matchsticks, red onion slices, and chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to ensure they are evenly coated.

Step 11

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad.

Step 12

Serve immediately for the freshest taste and crisp texture, or cover and refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(987.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	637.1

Total Fat 46.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1210.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 10.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 224.0mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1566.8mg	0%

*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: 62.7%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 30.8%