Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Twist for Every Meal
A light and refreshing salad that combines the crunch of cucumbers with a tangy dressing, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain well.
- Toss the cucumbers with the dressing and add the chopped green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra color and crunch.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad