Asian Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and vibrant Asian cucumber salad that brings together crisp cucumbers and a tangy dressing for a perfect side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and toss to coat.
- Stir in the chopped green onions.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
For more vibrant flavor, let the salad rest longer before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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