Easy Asian Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and quick salad that combines crunchy cucumbers with savory and slightly sweet flavors, perfect for summer picnics or as a side for Asian-inspired dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
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 sesame seeds
- 1/2 tbsp garlic (minced, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.
- Continue slicing at an angle to achieve oval slices, adjusting thickness to preference.
- Place cucumber slices in a bowl or container and sprinkle with salt.
- Mix well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out excess water.
- After 20 minutes, drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick rinse for about 10 seconds before returning them to the bowl.
- Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic (if using).
- Stir until everything is well combined and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust sugar to taste; for added crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts or cashews.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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