Keeping it simple . . .
When I make a salad it’s an elaborate event. I tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and chop everything but the kitchen sink on top of it. I whisk together a dressing, add a little cheese, then fuss with it until I’m finally satisfied with my masterpiece.
I decided that tonight’s salad wasn’t going to be a masterpiece, just a simple dish of cucumbers to go with the chicken baking in the oven.
Crunchy English cucumbers marinated in an Asian dressing spiked with chili garlic sauce were a refreshing change from the usual lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and kitchen sink.
Sometimes it pays to keep it simple.
Happy cooking!
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ tsp chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a bowl and marinade for 30 minutes. Serve chilled.
What’s good for me in this dish?
Cucumber is a great source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that blocks the damage caused by free radicals. It is essential for the growth and repair of all our body tissues such as hair, skin, and nails.
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 33
Total Fat: 1.70g
Cholesterol: —
Sodium: 4mg
Total Carbs: 3.76g
Dietary Fiber: 0.70g
Sugars: 1.62g
Protein: 0.72g
Weight Watchers Points 1
Nutrition details obtained from whfoods.org, nutritiondata.com, about.com, and abouthomecooking.com.
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