Description
Asian Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish packed with flavor that makes for the perfect summer side. Enjoy the crispness of cucumbers mingled with zesty dressing in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cucumbers: Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about a quarter-inch thick.
- Toss Together The Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl with dressing. Gently toss until all cucumber slices are coated.
- Add Some Crunch: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the dressed cucumbers and toss gently to distribute.
- Let It Chill: Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve and Enjoy: Give your salad one last toss before serving as a refreshing side dish or snack!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider including crushed peanuts or sunflower seeds. Feel free to swap out cucumbers for other crunchy vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for a unique twist.