Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing and Healthy Delight for All
A light and refreshing Asian cucumber salad that is simple to prepare and perfect as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic.
- Rinse cucumbers and drain excess water.
- Toss cucumbers with dressing and add sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Notes
- For added spice, include red pepper flakes.
- Make ahead for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy, cucumber, salad, Asian, healthy