Description
This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a vibrant dish that brings together the crunch of fresh cucumbers and a zesty dressing, making it an ideal appetizer, side dish, or light snack. With its quick preparation time and bold flavors from sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili oil, this salad is sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to make. Perfect for summer gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner, this salad can be customized to suit your taste preferences, whether you crave something sweeter or spicier. It’s a nutritious option packed with fresh ingredients that add both flavor and color to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2–1 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers and slice them thinly at an angle.
- Place cucumber slices in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix well, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Drain excess water and rinse cucumbers under cold water.
- In the same bowl, combine cucumber slices with sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar (to taste), rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Serve immediately for the best freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg