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Sesame Cucumber Salad

4 as a side
If you’re looking for a flavorful side dish, look no further. This Sesame Cucumber Salad is an undeniably simple creation, but don’t let that fool you. It’s packed with flavor and filled with beautiful colors and phytonutrients. Serve as a side or on top of a bed of greens. Enjoy! 
Sesame Cucumber Salad Easy Healthy Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 2 medium purple or orange carrots
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Method

Step 1

Slice the 2 cucumbers into a bowl using a mandoline or sharp knife.

Step 2

Add the chopped scallions; then use a vegetable peeler to peel long strips of the carrots into the bowl with the cucumbers and scallions.

Step 3

Add the oil, lime juice, ginger, and sesame seeds. Mix thoroughly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 144, Total Fat 12 g, Protein 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 26 mg

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