Description
Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances crunchy cucumbers and tangy dressing, making it ideal for warm days or gatherings. This simple recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a stunning side that will leave your guests clamoring for more. With its delightful mix of flavors and colors, this salad is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped (both white and green parts)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.
- Add sliced cucumbers and chopped green onions to the dressing; gently toss until well coated.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad before serving. If desired, add chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg