Wasabi Cucumber Salad 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.

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.

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.

CUCUMBER, WASABI AND FRESH GINGER SALSA

Steps:

• *available at Asian markets.
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Garnish with few slices of green onion and black sesame seeds if desired.
• Pair this salsa with Kettle Chips' Brand Mesquite-flavored chips!

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 LIME CRAB SALAD IN CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Prepare cucumber cups:
• Cut cucumbers crosswise into generous 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut a fluted round from each slice with cookie cutter, then scoop out some flesh from center of each round with melon-ball cutter or a small spoon, creating an indentation but leaving bottom intact.
• Prepare filling:
• Whisk together mayonnaise and wasabi, then whisk in lime juice and salt.
• Cut radishes into very thin slices with slicer. Halve slices, then cut crosswise into very thin strips. Trim radish sprouts to 1-inch lengths, measuring from top of sprout, and discard remaining stems. (If using pea shoots, cut sections with leaves into 1-inch pieces.)
• Stir together crab, wasabi mayonnaise, radish strips, and radish sprouts, then put a small spoonful of filling into each cucumber cup.

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.

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!