Description
Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a quick and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its crunchy Persian cucumbers tossed in a zesty dressing of sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili oil, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors that will elevate your meals. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light snack, it takes only 25 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Its versatility allows you to customize the spice level and ingredients to suit your taste, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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 minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers and slice into oval-shaped pieces.
- Sprinkle with salt and refrigerate for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Drain and rinse the cucumbers; return them to the bowl.
- Mix in sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg