Description
Asian Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, crunchy dish featuring fresh cucumbers and a tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (Persian or English)
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Toss the sliced cucumbers in the dressing until fully coated.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and gently toss again.
- Chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg