Asian Cucumber Salad

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This recipe for Asian cucumber salad is cucumbers and colorful veggies tossed in a zesty sesame dressing. The perfect quick and easy side dish!

I love Chinese food, but I don’t always love going out to a restaurant. It can be busy, noisy and my kids are often less than patient with waiting for their food! I was out shopping the other day and spied the new P.F. Chang’s Home Menu family sized skillet meals in the freezer section and decided to give them a try. There’s nothing better than being able to enjoy your favorite restaurant quality authentic Asian food at home, and it’s a fun way to add excitement to an otherwise ordinary night! I paired my  food with a super easy Asian cucumber salad that’s ready in just minutes.

I purchased the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Orange Chicken and Chicken Fried Rice. Both dishes were a big hit! I love that the ingredients used in these dishes are authentic and the sauces are made from scratch, just like at the restaurant!

The chicken fried rice is made with authentic Thai Jasmine Rice and is full of amazing flavor. I also love how it heats up in no time!

The orange chicken was super delicious, it was enthusiastically consumed by the whole family.

While my P.F. Chang’s Home Menu food is on the stove, I assemble my Asian cucumber salad. You can use whatever variety of cucumber you like – I typically use the little Persian cucumbers or regular cucumbers that have been peeled and seeded. I run a vegetable peeler in alternating strips around the cucumber to get that pretty striped look! I add in a little red onion and red bell pepper, then toss all the veggies in a simple dressing. Add a bit of cilantro and sesame seeds, then serve!

There’s no better way to celebrate Wok Wednesday than with P.F. Chang’s Home Menu. It’s so easy to satisfy mid-week cravings with bold and delicious flavors, all in the comfort of your own home. You can find out more about the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu offerings on their website, and don’t forget to follow them on Pinterest for more Wok Wednesday inspiration!

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Asian Cucumber Salad

This recipe for Asian cucumber salad is cucumbers and colorful veggies tossed in a zesty sesame dressing. The perfect quick and easy side dish!

Course Salad

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 11 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 87 kcal

Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

• 3 cups cucumbers peeled, seeded and sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped

For the dressing:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or sliced green onion
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the cucumbers, red onion and red bell pepper in a large bowl.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, cilantro and sesame seeds. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.

3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Asian Cucumber Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 538mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 8g

Protein 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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