Easy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
Enjoy thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a delicious tangy and savory dressing for this easy Asian cucumber salad. A great choice for an appetizer or as a side dish!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Persian Cucumbers:
5
Salt:
1/2 tsp
Sesame Oil:
1/2 tbsp
Light Soy Sauce:
3/4 tbsp
Sugar:
1/2-1 tbsp (see notes)
Rice Vinegar:
3/4 tbsp
Chili Oil:
1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds:
1/2 tbsp
Garlic:
1/2 tbsp minced (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.
- Add to a bowl/container and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of salt.
- Drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick 10 seconds rinse before returning back to the bowl/container.
- Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
Continue slicing at an angle. Slices should look more oval than round. Thickness should be up to preference.
Mix that well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.
Stir until well combined and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Sugar: Start with 1/2 tbsp of sugar and taste. If needed, add more sugar to the dressing. For me, it depends on the day and type of chili oil I use. Adjust accordingly to your preference.
- *Garlic: Optional but highly recommended. I sometimes add it, and sometimes don’t–it just depends on what I prefer for the day.
- *Chili oil: The amount of chili oil should be up to heat preference. Adjust accordingly. Best served immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/easy-asian-cucumber-salad-recipe/
