Description
Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that elevates any meal with its crunchy texture and zesty flavors. Ideal for summer barbecues, light snacks, or quick side dishes, this salad combines thinly sliced cucumbers with a tangy dressing made from sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili oil. With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. This versatile salad can be enjoyed as an appetizer, paired with grilled meats, or served on top of rice dishes. Its customizable heat allows you to adjust the spice level according to your taste preferences, making it a delightful addition to any table.
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
- Slice the cucumbers at an angle into oval shapes and sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Drain excess water from the cucumbers and rinse briefly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers with sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg