Easy Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad
Easy Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced or spiralized
- 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 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers: If using regular cucumbers, peel them, then slice them very thinly into rounds or half-moons. If using English cucumbers, you can slice them thinly with the skin on. For a more delicate texture, you can spiralize them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, granulated sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the sliced cucumbers to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to slightly soften.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced or spiralized
- 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 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers: If using regular cucumbers, peel them, then slice them very thinly into rounds or half-moons. If using English cucumbers, you can slice them thinly with the skin on. For a more delicate texture, you can spiralize them.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, granulated sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the sliced cucumbers to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to slightly soften.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 5 min