Description
This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and crunchy dish, perfect for a quick side or appetizer. Its vibrant flavors come from rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a hint of chili oil, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
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
- Wash and thinly slice the Persian or English cucumbers.
- Sprinkle the cucumber slices with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chili oil or red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt, and gently pat them dry.
- Combine the cucumbers with the dressing and toss to coat well.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and minced garlic, if using, before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili oil or red pepper flakes. This salad can be made a few hours in advance for better flavor.
- 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 salad, refreshing salad, easy side dish