Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Twist for Home Chefs
A refreshing and tangy salad combining the flavors of Asian cuisine with the crunch of cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili flakes.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and pat dry.
- Toss cucumbers with the dressing, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately or let marinate for a bit before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced radishes.
- Adjust sugar and chili flakes to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad, salad, cucumber salad, Asian cuisine