Asian Cucumber Salad: The Crisp and Refreshing Side You Need
A flavorful and refreshing Asian cucumber salad that is perfect as a side dish.
- 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
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chili oil.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and drain well.
- Combine cucumbers with the dressing and toss to coat.
- Add sliced green onions and sesame seeds, then mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness according to your preference by altering the amount of chili oil.
- For added crunch, you can include shredded carrots or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Asian Cucumber Salad, salad, cucumber, refreshing