Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. With crisp cucumbers tossed in a tangy sesame dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Ideal as a side for BBQs, picnics, or a light snack while binge-watching your favorite show, it’s quick to prepare and brings a touch of vibrant color to any table. Enjoy this salad chilled for an invigorating experience that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 medium cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and slice thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili flakes.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers with chopped green onions and cilantro (if using). Pour the dressing over and mix gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in your favorite dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg