Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Delight for Any Meal
A light and refreshing Asian cucumber salad that’s perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Rinse the cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels.
- Add the cucumbers to the dressing and mix well.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, Asian salad, easy recipes