Asian Cucumber Salad
A refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad with a punchy sauce, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cucumbers
- 3 tsp granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp garlic (crushed)
- 2 to 3 tbsp green onion (chopped)
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tsp rice vinegar
- 3 tsp Chinese chili oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing them and slicing them into thin rounds.
- Salting the cucumbers by tossing them with salt and letting them sit in a colander for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients, including soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and chili oil until combined.
- Combine the cucumbers with green onions and sesame seeds, then pour the dressing over and toss to coat.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be served alongside grilled meats or as a refreshing stand-alone dish. It can also be prepared in advance and keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, Asian salad, refreshing salad, healthy side dish, light meal
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