Japanese Cucumber Salad
This cucumber salad with its fresh Japanese flavours is so light, crisp and refreshing; the perfect accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken.
Ingredients
- 3 medium Lebanese Cucumbers , sliced
- 1 green shallot , finely sliced
- 2 tsp sesame seeds , lightly toasted
- 1/2 bunch coriander leaves , chopped
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes , or finely sliced fresh red chilli
Dressing:
- 4 tbsp brown rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp tamari or shoyu
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp finely grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan or sea salt
Instructions
- Mix all of the salad ingredients and toss through dressing. Serve immediately.
- Store any leftover dressing in a jar in the refrigerator.
Optional Ideas:
- Instead of slicing the cucumbers shave them into long slices with a vegetable peeler.
- Add some finely sliced carrot, radish and/or daikon.