Description
Enjoy a refreshing twist this summer with our Asian Cucumber Salad! This quick and easy dish features crisp cucumbers, sweet honey, tangy rice vinegar, and savory sesame oil, creating a delightful balance of flavors. It’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light side to any meal. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this nutritious salad that boasts only 28 calories per serving. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled meats and fish, this salad is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups thinly sliced seedless cucumbers
- 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup rice apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, red bell pepper, and sesame seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice apple vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sea salt.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 28
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg