Asian Cucumber Salad: The Perfect Refreshing Side Dish
A refreshing and crunchy Asian cucumber salad that complements any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a colander.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess water.
- In a bowl, mix together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
- Rinse the cucumbers with cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss well.
- Stir in the green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For spiciness, add some sliced chili peppers.
- This salad can be served immediately but tastes better after chilling for a few hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Asian Cucumber Salad, refreshing salad, side dish