Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) Recipe

Name: Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 5 cucumbers; 2 teaspoons salt; 0.5 cup lemon juice; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 0.25 cup toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

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Sunomono is a delightfully tart and sweet Japanese cucumber salad recipe that's great anytime. This will keep in the fridge for a few days and is a tasty, sweet snack when feeling the munchies.

Submitted by Celsia

Updated on March 26, 2025

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

8

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

5 cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, or to taste

Directions

Partially peel cucumbers lengthwise, leaving thin green stripes around cucumbers; halve cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop seeds from cucumber halves with a spoon; discard seeds. Thinly slice cucumbers; transfer to a bowl. Add salt to cucumbers; mix with your hands until cucumbers are limp. Set aside for 45 minutes.
Transfer cucumbers to a strainer; squeeze as much liquid out as possible.
Combine lemon juice, sugar, and vinegar in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Divide cucumbers among small bowls; top with sesame seeds.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

93	Calories
2g	Fat
18g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 93
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 585mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Calcium 63mg	5%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 226mg	5%

* 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.

Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) Recipe

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