Recipe: Cucumber & Enoki Salad 🥗
Overview:
Enoki can be elusive, but when you finally get your hands on them, don’t miss the chance to try this refreshing salad. This dish features the delicate flavor of enoki mushrooms alongside crisp cucumber slices, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or snack. With its low-calorie count and vegan ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also waistline-friendly.
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, Canadian, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, < 30 Mins, No Cook
- Servings: 5
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cucumber |
| 2 | Rice wine vinegar |
| 2 | Fresh ginger |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Reduced sodium soy sauce |
| 1 | Red leaf lettuce |
| 1 | Cup peas |
| 1/2 | Radishes |
| 5 | Enoki mushrooms |
| 1 | Fresh lemon juice |
| 2 | Tablespoons lite olive oil |
| To taste | Pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cucumber:
- Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
- Thinly slice the cucumber and place it in a large mixing bowl.
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Make the Vinegar Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, fresh ginger (finely grated), minced garlic clove, sugar, and reduced sodium soy sauce until well combined.
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Marinate the Cucumbers:
- Pour the vinegar dressing over the sliced cucumbers in the mixing bowl. Toss gently to ensure the cucumbers are evenly coated with the dressing. Set aside to marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
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Prepare the Salad:
- In another large salad bowl, combine the red leaf lettuce (torn into bite-sized pieces), enoki mushrooms (trimmed and separated into small clusters), peas, and thinly sliced radishes.
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Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the lite olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the salad ingredients. Season with pepper to taste.
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Combine and Serve:
- Add the marinated cucumbers to the salad bowl containing the other ingredients.
- Toss the salad gently to mix all the components and ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the Cucumber & Enoki Salad immediately as a light and refreshing meal or snack option.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 68.5
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 37.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8.7g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Protein: 2.7g
This Cucumber & Enoki Salad is not only bursting with flavor but also packed with essential nutrients. Enjoy its crisp textures and delightful taste while keeping your waistline in check!
