Description
A vibrant and refreshing Asian salad featuring crisp cucumbers, a savory-sour dressing, and aromatic sesame notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Place the thinly sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt and toss to combine. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Combine ingredients: Add the dressing to the cucumbers along with the sliced green onions. Toss gently to ensure every slice is well-coated.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Top with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and red pepper flakes for garnish. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a day for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg