Description
Brighten up your meals with this refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad! Perfect for summer gatherings or as a quick side dish, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers, zesty dressing, and toasted sesame seeds for an unforgettable flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium English cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, granulated sugar, and optional red pepper flakes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and toss again.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg