Cool Cucumber Salad With Wasabi Dressing Food

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SPICY WASABI DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the wasabi with 1/2 teaspoon warm water in the bottom of a mixing bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes.
• Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the seeds.
• Cut the cucumbers widthwise into 1/4-inch crescents.
• Add the vinegar and sugar to the wasabi and whisk until smooth.
• Whisk in the sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
• Just before serving, add the cucumbers, green onion, and sesame seeds to the dressing and mix well.

WASABI RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix 3/4 cup ranch dressing, 1/2 cup grated cucumber, the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 tablespoon wasabi paste. Season with salt.

CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender.
• Process until well blended.
• Place in an air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• ~NOTE~ Fresh herbs can be used if you have them available. Amounts - 2 T. fresh dill, 2 T. fresh chives, and 2 T. fresh parsley.

WASABI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the wasabi with 1/2 teaspoon warm water in the bottom of a mixing bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes.
• Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out the seeds. slice thinly widthwise.( if using english hothouse just cut in half lengthwise and slice thinly).
• Add the vinegar and sugar to the wasabi and whisk until smooth.
• Whisk in the sesame oil, salt and pepper. Just before serving, add the cucumbers, green onion, and sesame seeds to the dressing and mix well.

WASABI SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
• Add sesame oil and wasabi paste; whisk well.
• Chill before using.

CUCUMBERS WITH WASABI AND RICE VINEGAR

Steps:

• Very thinly slice cucumbers crosswise with slicer; toss with 1 teaspoon salt and drain in a colander 15 minutes. Rinse cucumbers under cold water, then squeeze handfuls to remove excess water; pat dry.
• Stir together wasabi powder and water in a bowl and let stand 5 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce, whisking until sugar has dissolved. Add cucumbers and toss well.

KOHLRABI AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH CASHEW WASABI DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, place kohlrabi and cucumber slices and 2 sprigs of chopped dill weed.
• In a blender, place the remaining dill, cashew, lemon juice, water, and wasabi and blend well. Adjust the taste with salt and maple syrup.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well.
• Refrigerate for a couple of hours or longer, infuse love and serve!