Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing, Crisp, and Simple to Make
A quick and refreshing cucumber salad with Asian flavors that is perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.
- Add sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and green onions, and mix well.
- Let cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding shredded carrots.
- Adjust the spice level by altering the red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0