Easy Asian Cucumber Salad
A vibrant and refreshing cucumber salad with a punchy dressing that enhances any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2–1 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1/2 tbsp garlic (minced, optional)
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers by washing them thoroughly, slicing them in half lengthwise, and then into thin half-moons.
- Salt the cucumber slices in a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and let sit for about 10-15 minutes.
- Make the dressing by whisking together sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and chili oil in a separate bowl.
- Combine the drained cucumbers with the dressing, tossing gently to ensure each slice is coated.
- Add finishing touches by sprinkling the salad with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs or protein like shredded chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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