Description
Experience the refreshing taste of Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, a perfect blend of crunchy cucumbers and a savory dressing. This delightful salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—be it a summer barbecue, a light lunch, or a vibrant appetizer. The tangy flavor from the sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar elevates this dish to new heights while keeping it healthy and low-calorie. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can enjoy this delicious salad that’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers and slice them at an angle for oval pieces.
- Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Drain excess water from the cucumbers and rinse briefly.
- In the bowl with cucumbers, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds; mix thoroughly.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg