Description
Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a flavorful, tangy dressing. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or light snack, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delightful recipe using fresh ingredients that pack a punch of flavor. Adjust the spice level to suit your taste, making it suitable for everyone at the table. Serve it at dinner parties or enjoy it as a healthy mid-day snack—this salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (to taste)
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water; slice at an angle into thin pieces.
- Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Drain and rinse cucumbers briefly before returning them to the bowl.
- Add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds; mix well.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg