Easy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that makes a perfect side for any meal. The combination of cucumbers with sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili oil creates a deliciously unique flavor.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cucumber Salad:
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 tsp salt
Dressing:
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2–1 tbsp sugar (see notes)
- 3/4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced (optional)
- Rinse and slice the cucumbers: Rinse the cucumbers and slice one end at an angle. Continue slicing to your desired thickness.
- Add salt and refrigerate: Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Drain and rinse: Drain the water from the cucumbers, give them a quick rinse, and return them to the bowl.
- Prepare the dressing: Add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic to the cucumbers.
- Combine and serve: Stir the salad until well coated with the dressing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sugar based on your preference for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 355mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Asian, Cucumber Salad, Easy Recipe, Side Dish, Healthy