Easy Asian Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and simple side dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a delightful mix of sauces and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: None
- 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 (to taste)
- 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, making the slices oval rather than round. Adjust the thickness to your preference.
- Place the cucumber slices in a bowl or container and sprinkle with salt.
- Mix well and let it refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.
- After 20 minutes, drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick rinse for 10 seconds. Return them to the bowl/container.
- Add in sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
- Stir until everything is well combined. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Slice cucumbers at an angle for better presentation. Adjust sugar based on preference. Additional chili oil can be added for more heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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