Description
Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that bursts with flavor. Featuring crisp cucumbers in a tangy dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. Perfect as a side dish or light snack, it’s versatile enough to suit any occasion. Impress your guests with this delightful and healthful addition to your meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 medium cucumbers (sliced thinly)
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (lightly toasted)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly using a knife or mandoline for uniform pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add sesame seeds and chopped green onions; toss lightly to distribute garnishes.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg