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Make it with ingredients you already have in the fridge! Ham and Cucumber Sesame Salad

4.4

(882 reviews)

Time

approx. 10mins

The toasty aroma of sesame and the savory flavor of ham make this salad irresistible. Here’s a quick and easy salad you can throw together in no time! Salting the cucumber first helps it absorb the seasoning better. It’s perfect as a palate cleanser or a snack to go with drinks.

  • Calories

    76kcal

  • Carbs

    7g

  • Fat

    3.4g

  • Protein

    5.2g

  • Net Carbs

    5.4g

  • Sodium

    471.6mg

* per serving

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ 2 servings ]

  • ham4 slices
  • cucumber2 (200 g)
  • salt1/5 teaspoon

☆ Seasonings

  • sugar1 teaspoon
  • vinegar1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce1 teaspoon
  • toasted white sesame seeds1 tablespoon
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Trim off both ends of the cucumber and cut it into thin strips. Sprinkle with salt, toss, let sit for about 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess moisture.

Note:

Use thin-skinned cucumbers, such as Japanese, Persian, or English cucumbers. If using a regular cucumber, peel it and remove the seeds.

2

Cut the ham in half, then slice into 5 mm strips.

3

Put the seasonings marked with ☆ in a bowl and mix. Add the ham and cucumber, and toss lightly.

Reviews

4.4

(882 reviews)

*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I used one cucumber, and added a little more than half of the listed amount of seasonings. After reading other reviews, I drizzled some sesame oil on at the end, and it turned out delicious with a Chinese-style salad feel. I felt the flavor was a little mild, so it might be better to add slightly more soy sauce.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I tried adding chicken tenderloins, tomato, and sesame oil! It was delicious.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    If you add bean sprouts, you may want to use a little extra seasoning. Based on everyone’s reviews, I added a little sesame oil, and it turned out even more delicious!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It’s easy to make. I was able to use up the cucumbers before they went bad. Great as a side dish for a bento.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It turned out delicious.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It’s light and refreshing, and really delicious ✨ I made it without ham, using imitation crab and chikuwa instead, and it still turned out great 💡

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I added some imitation crab I had in the fridge. The colors looked beautiful and really whetted my appetite. It was delicious.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It comes together quickly and tastes great, too.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    This was a super easy recipe where you just chop and toss everything together, but it made a really delicious salad with the crisp texture of the cucumber and the nutty flavor of the sesame! It was even better with a little extra sesame oil. Next time I want to make a double batch♪

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I tried making it with sausage instead!