Sesame Cucumber Salad
Sesame Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds or half-moons
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced English cucumber, red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, granulated sugar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Combine and chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Serve: Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
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Sesame Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds or half-moons
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced English cucumber, red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, granulated sugar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Combine and chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Serve: Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.