Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Healthy and Fresh Cucumber and Mushroom Salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 1h 20m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

94
calories
7.6g
fat
6,2g
carbohydrates
1,7g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
447mg
sodium
Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Recipe Description

This Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad is another one of my favorite vegan salad options.

Wood Ear mushrooms are known to be very healthy for ones digestive system as well as am infamous mood food to boost those happy feelings! The dressing is a fresh, oriental flavored combination of lime juice, soya sauce, sesame oil, ginger, chili and sesame seeds.

The perfect side dish to any meal of your choice! Fresh, full of flavor and oh, so healthy!

To make Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Soak mushrooms

    15 min
    Step 1 - Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

    Soak mushrooms in water until hydrated, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Boil mushrooms

    5 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom SaladStep 2 - Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

    In a saucepan over medium heat; boil mushrooms in clean water, for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.

  3. 3

    Prepare salad dressing

    3 min
    Step 3 - Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom SaladStep 3 - Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

    In a bowl, combine the lime juice, soya sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and chili pepper.

  4. 4

    Toss and chill

    1h
    Step 4 - Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

    Toss the salad dressing with cucumber, mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Allow to chill in the refrigerated for at least 1 hour before serving.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Vegan Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

    Serve chilled!

This Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad recipe is the perfect vegan side dish to add to your next menu. Fresh, oriental flavors that are healthy, nutritious and tantalizing. Boost you day with this salad and try it on your own Let us know how it goes and tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
ZestyLiz
November 23, 2024
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Oh my gosh, this salad is a game changer! I whipped it up for a summer BBQ, and it was a hit! The flavors popped, and the wood ear mushrooms were a cool surprise. Everyone loved how refreshing it was—total crowd pleaser! 🥒🌟

Isabel70
June 17, 2024
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Delicioso y fresco!

Jessica
October 10, 2023
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So fresh, loved it!

Yvonne Martinez
October 5, 2023
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So fresh totally love

Quinn
October 5, 2023
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Superb and fresh

Lucy Harrington
July 15, 2023
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Love this salad! Just like mum used to make, but way healthier! Totally yum!

Brianna
July 8, 2023
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Super easy salad to make. I had a bunch of cucumbers and decided to try this recipe. It turned out delish! My husband loved it too, and we both felt great after eating it, like helthier version of ourselves.

Tina
May 18, 2023
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Simply amazing salad!

Ulysses
April 21, 2023
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Superb dish! This salad was a hit at our family gathering. My wife loved it and asked for more! The combination of flavors was delightful and refreshing. I never knew wood ear mushrooms could taste this good! Truly a great find.

Kyle Thompson
February 18, 2023
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I tried the Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad for a summer picnic, and it was a hit! The fresh flavours of the dressing complemented the crunchy cucumbers perfectly. My friends couldn't stop asking for the recipe! It’s now my go-to for light meals. Super simple to prepare, too!

Katherine James
March 17, 2020
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This salad is simply great. I made it for a picnic and everyone loved it. The fresh flavors really bring joy, especially on a hot summer day.

Willy
March 2, 2020
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Super fresh, my kids loved it!

Ursula Smith
August 19, 2019
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This salad was so easy to make! My friends loved it at my gathering.

Tina
June 22, 2019
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This salad is simply fab! Whipped it up for a picnic and it was gone in minutes! The flavours pop and it's so fresh. I’m not a huge fan of mushrooms, but these wood ear ones really did the trick! Total winner for summer vibes. Love it!

Athina
May 24, 2019
Verified

Well done! Verified!

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