Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing & Healthy Recipe Idea
Enjoy this Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, a refreshing and healthy side dish that perfectly complements any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain well.
- Toss cucumbers with the dressing, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Chill before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, healthy salad, refreshing salad