Description
Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish bursting with flavor. This simple yet delightful salad combines crisp cucumbers with a tangy soy sauce dressing, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a light side dish, this salad will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water and slice them paper-thin using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Toss the sliced cucumbers in the dressing until fully coated.
- Add the green onions and toasted sesame seeds; gently mix to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg