Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Delight for Any Meal
A refreshing and easy-to-make Asian cucumber salad that pairs perfectly with any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Thinly slice cucumbers and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and drain well.
- Toss cucumbers with the dressing, sesame seeds, and green onions.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For added spice, include sliced red chili peppers.
- Letting the salad sit for a while enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad