Description
This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with Asian-inspired meals. Crisp cucumbers are tossed in a tangy and sweet dressing, making it a delicious side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or chili oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Make Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cucumbers, sesame seeds, and green onions. Toss gently to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the salad for 15–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- This salad is a refreshing side dish for Asian-inspired meals.
- For extra crunch, add shredded carrots or thinly sliced radishes.
- Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
