Description
Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that elevates any meal with its crisp texture and zesty dressing. Made with thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, this salad is quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. The blend of sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar creates a tangy dressing that perfectly complements the cucumbers’ natural freshness. This versatile dish can be served as an appetizer, side, or light snack, and it’s easily customizable to suit your spice preference. With minimal added sugar and healthy ingredients, this salad is perfect for those seeking a nutritious yet delicious option.
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 minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water. Slice them at an angle into oval-shaped pieces.
- Place sliced cucumbers in a mixing bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Drain excess water from cucumbers and rinse quickly under cold water.
- Return cucumbers to the bowl and add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar (start with less), rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic (if using). Stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg