Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

close up view of Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad garnished with sesame seeds, on a black plate
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • ½ ounce dried wood ear mushrooms

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar

  • ½ teaspoon chopped Thai chile pepper

  • 1 Japanese cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Soak mushrooms in water until hydrated, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and place in a saucepan over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.

  2. Combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and chile pepper in a bowl. Toss in cucumber, mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

94 Calories
8g Fat
6g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 94
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 447mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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