Description
Rich Simple Asian Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that showcases the best of Asian flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light appetizer, this salad combines crisp cucumbers with a tantalizing dressing of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Quick to prepare, it brings a burst of freshness to your table and can be served on its own or alongside main dishes. Enjoy this versatile salad that’s sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Optionally peel them for texture.
- In a medium bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cucumber slices to the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Fold in the chopped cilantro and toss again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg