Description
Brighten your meals with this refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad, a perfect blend of crunchy cucumbers and vibrant flavors. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a quick side dish, this easy-to-make salad showcases fresh ingredients and a delightful sesame-soy dressing.
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
- Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and optional red pepper flakes until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and green onions. Pour the dressing over them and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and mix again.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg