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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing blend of cucumbers and flavorful ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • refrigerator

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pcs Persian cucumbers
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HMN6SC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002HMN6SC&linkCode=as2&tag=farahjayos-20&linkId=7a36432a74172b1c584edbf78fd0da9f
  • ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NGTANWZ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01NGTANWZ&linkCode=as2&tag=farahjayos-20&linkId=13432af24b39ae52b33dd5765cef809f
  • ½-1 tablespoon sugar see notes
  • ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ tablespoon garlic minced optional

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.
  • Continue slicing at an angle. Slices should look more oval than round. Thickness should be up to preference.
  • Add to a bowl/container and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Mix that well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.
  • Drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick 10 seconds rinse before returning back to the bowl/container.
  • Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
  • Stir until well combined and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Adjust sugar level to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Asian salad, Cucumber, easy recipe, refreshing salad, salad
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