Description
This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and zesty side dish, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Persian or English cucumbers
Salt
Rice vinegar
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Sugar
Chili oil or red pepper flakes
Sesame seeds
Minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chili oil or red pepper flakes.
- Drain the cucumbers and rinse them with cold water to remove excess salt.
- Combine the cucumbers with the dressing and mix well.
- If using, stir in minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, you can add some sliced bell peppers or radishes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, cucumber salad, Asian side dish, refreshing salad