Asian Cucumber Salad: Best Refreshing Twist for Your Home Meals
Discover the best refreshing twist for your meals with this Asian Cucumber Salad, perfect for hot days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- In another bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce until sugar dissolves.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry.
- Add the cucumbers, green onions, and dressing to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be enjoyed immediately but tastes even better after sitting for an hour.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg