Cucumber Salad With Ponzu Dressing

5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Ready In


"Easy and simple to prepare - and a fantastic summer salad. My friend passed this recipe on to me; she had made it for a BBQ we attended - Delicious! Ponzu sauce is basically a citrus flavored soy sauce. Kikkoman and other brands have different varieties; but, Kikkoman has a Lime flavored one which is very nice with the cucumbers; but you can always just add a little squeeze of fresh lime juice to a basic ponzu sauce."

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (121.5 g)
  • Calories 60.7
  • Total Fat - 3.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 2.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 6.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.2 g
  • Sugars - 4.8 g
  • Protein - 0.8 g
  • Calcium - 18.1 mg
  • Iron - 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 4.6 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Cucumbers ... It is best to use the seedless cucumber if possible, but a 'regular' cucumber works just as well. But, make sure to peel, lightly seed by cutting in half lengthwise and then running a spoon down the center to get remove the seeds. Then cut in half moons. If using a seedless cucumber 1 large cucumber should be plenty. Very lightly salt the cucumber slices and set on a paper towel to drain.

Step 2

Dressing ... In a serving bowl, add the shallot, ponzu sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and ginger and mix well. If you like a bit of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be added, I enjoy the spice, but it isn't necessary.

Step 3

NOTE ... A little info on Ponzu. 'Ponzu' is a term for a mix of fruit flavors made with rice wine vinegar, mirin, seaweed, and other Japanese ingredients; which is light in color (almost a pale yellow). Now, 'Ponzu Sauce' is the Ponzu liquid mixed with soy sauce to create 'Ponzu Sauce.' So, when shopping for it, know the difference. Most grocery stores carry 'Ponzu Sauce' which is what you want. But Asain markets will carry both Ponzu, and Ponzu Sauce, also called Ponzu Shoyu (which means Ponzu mixed with soy sauce). The Kikkoman Lime, is a basic Ponzu Sauce with a little added limed juice.

Step 4

Finish and Serve ... Once the cucumbers have drained/or dried 10-15 minutes, add to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Season with pepper to taste. Serve and ENJOY! It is a nice light salad for the warm summer nights. Best served chilled.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

Maito

Added less sugar and sesame oil and topped with some chopped peanuts. Was really good.

4.0

review by:
(27 Mar 2016)

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