Appetizer: United States – Chilled Sesame-Pear Cucumber Slaw from the United States
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Additional
20 min
Total
30 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), thinly sliced 1 cup (120 g) daikon radish, cut into matchsticks 1 small Asian pear, cut into matchsticks 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tsp (5 ml) kosher salt (for salting cucumbers) 2 tbsp (30 ml) unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar (or honey) 1 tsp (5 ml) grated fresh ginger 1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), to taste 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame seeds
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3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), thinly sliced 1 cup (120 g) daikon radish, cut into matchsticks 1 small Asian pear, cut into matchsticks 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tsp kosher salt (for salting cucumbers) 2 tbsp (30 ml) unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 tsp sugar (or honey) 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 / 2 tsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), to taste 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Place cucumber slices in a bowl and toss with the kosher salt. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse cucumbers briefly under cold water and squeeze gently to remove liquid. Pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sugar, grated ginger, and gochugaru until dissolved. Add the drained cucumbers, daikon, pear, and scallions to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to chill and meld flavors. Before serving, toss again and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve cold alongside the wings for a crisp, tangy counterpoint.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 72 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.9 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Fat: 2.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.4 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Sodium: 85 mg
Potassium: 445 mg
Calcium: 73 mg
Iron: 1.24 mg
Vitamin A: 20 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 14.5 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.