Name: Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber; ¼ cup rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)

This version of sunomono uses more readily available English or slicing cucumbers, but if you live near an Asian market you could substitute Japanese cucumbers. Some recipes call for salting the cucumbers first, but we found that squeezing them in paper towels removed enough excess moisture without adding additional sodium. This Japanese-inspired salad is cool, crisp and simply delicious.

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

medium cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber

rice vinegar

sugar

salt

sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)

Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a sharp knife or wide vegetable peeler, cut into very thin slices. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture.


Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.


LOVE this recipe! I add cooked shrimp and eat it as a main dish. Can't get enough of it!

Very easy and tasty.
I took some of the advice of previous reviewers and added a bit more sugar.  It was very easy to make and served it with the Asian marinated pork tenderloin, steamed broccoli,and rice.  It's a keeper of a recipe.  
Pros: Quick and easy
Cons: None

Refreshing and easy
A wonderful simple salad. Refreshing easy side for any BBQ, it went over well at a potluck.

Only thing I do differently is slice the cucumbers in half-moon shapes rather than making the ribbons, as I find that to be easier. 



Summer Salad
Good looking summer salad with interesting flavors.  I will be adding this to my menu.




This was absolutely wonderful!  Very fresh and light, easy to make.  Would go with any type of meal, not just Asian.  This will be a new staple in our house!



Vegetable noodles aren't just for hot pasta dishes! Make wide, flat cucumber ribbons for this refreshing Japanese salad recipe without buying a spiralizer! Get the recipe for Japanese Cucumber Salad.

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

Total: 15 minutes

Author : Jessie Price

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