Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing, Healthy Twist for Home Cooks
A deliciously refreshing Asian cucumber salad that combines crisp cucumbers with a tangy dressing, perfect for home cooks looking for a healthy side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Add sliced cucumbers to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, stir in chopped green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add chopped bell peppers or carrots.
- This salad is best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, Healthy Salad, Cucumber Salad, Asian Recipes