Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad made with cucumbers and Asian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the dressing and toss well.
- Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- If desired, add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for less seeds and moisture.
- Add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for more color.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Asian Cucumber Salad, cucumber salad, refreshing salad, vegan salad