Description
Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish that elevates any meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, picnics, or as a light appetizer, this salad combines crunchy Persian cucumbers with a zesty dressing made from sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili oil. It takes just 25 minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed as a side dish or a healthy snack. With its vibrant flavors and customizable spice levels, this salad promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings—making it an essential addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse and slice cucumbers at an angle into oval-shaped pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers with salt and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Drain excess water from the cucumbers and rinse briefly under cold water.
- In the same bowl, add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds; stir well.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg