Description
Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a tangy dressing, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light snack. With its vibrant colors and balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes, it?s sure to brighten any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced Persian or English cucumbers (about 2 large cucumbers)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili flakes if desired.
- Toss sliced cucumbers in the dressing until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg