Cucumbers with Sesame Seed Miso Dressing
- 2 medium Japanese cucumbers
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons finely ground sesame seed
- 1 tablespoon miso (Japanese fermented soybean paste)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Japanese rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on June 1, 2011.
Cut cucumbers in lengthwise halves. Cut diagonally into 1/8-inch slices, leaving the slices intact by not cutting through the cucumbers. Turn cucumber halves and cut 1 inch pieces at right angles. Lightly salt cucumber pieces and let stand for 10 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients, add to cucumbers, and toss lightly with mix. Chill. Makes 6 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (not including salt to taste):
40 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 1 g protein