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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad – Ultimate 20-Minute Fresh Side Recipe


  • Author: Amanda
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Refreshing Easy Asian Cucumber Salad made with crisp cucumbers, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and toasted sesame seeds. A healthy side dish ready in only 20 minutes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large English cucumbers
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Optional cilantro
  • Optional grated ginger
  • Optional crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds.

2. Sprinkle with salt and let rest for 15 minutes.

3. Drain and pat cucumbers dry.

4. Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic and pepper flakes.

5. Pour dressing over cucumbers.

6. Add green onions and sesame seeds.

7. Mix gently until evenly coated.

8. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

9. Garnish and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use English or Persian cucumbers for best texture.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Add chili oil for extra heat.
  • Do not freeze.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, cucumber salad, sesame cucumber salad, rice vinegar cucumber salad