Description
A light and refreshing Asian cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers tossed in a tangy and savory dressing made from rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar, topped with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups sliced fresh cucumbers (approx. 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted preferred)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes
Garnish
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities. Slice them thinly into rounds to ensure they absorb the dressing well and provide a crisp texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, granulated sugar, and toasted sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Add Green Onions and Chili Flakes: Stir the thinly sliced green onions and optional chili flakes into the dressing, gently mixing to combine the flavors.
- Toss Cucumbers with Dressing: Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently but thoroughly until the cucumbers are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill to Meld Flavors: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the cucumbers to soak up the dressing and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Sesame Seed Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with toasted sesame seeds to add a satisfying crunch and nutty aroma.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of chili flakes as desired.
- Make sure cucumbers are sliced thinly for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- You can substitute rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar if unavailable.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours for freshness.
- Use toasted sesame oil for a richer, more authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Asian cucumber salad, refreshing salad, no cook salad, cucumber side dish, sesame cucumber salad, healthy salad recipes
