Sunomono Cucumber Salad
Refreshing Japanese cucumber salad in a sweet rice vinegar dressing with wakame. Just 60 calories per serving.
Sunomono Cucumber Salad has 60 calories per serving, with 1g protein, 10g carbs, 1g fat, and 1g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 0 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
60
Calories
1g
Protein
2% DV
10g
Carbs
4% DV
1g
Fat
1% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 60 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$2.00
Sunomono Cucumber Salad
A crisp Japanese cucumber salad tossed in a tangy sweet rice vinegar dressing with tender wakame. It is bright, palate-cleansing, and almost zero effort.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp dried wakame seaweed
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Soak the dried wakame in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Sprinkle the sliced cucumber with salt and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Squeeze the cucumber gently to release excess water.
- Dissolve the sugar in the rice vinegar and stir in the soy sauce.
- Toss the cucumber and wakame with the dressing.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 1g |
| Carbs | 10g |
| Fat | 1g |
| Fiber | 1g |
Tips
- Salting and squeezing the cucumber keeps the salad crisp and prevents dilution.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep it gluten-free.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Equipment
No heat required
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