Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Side for Busy Weeknights
A quick and refreshing Asian cucumber salad perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and toss with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
- Rinse cucumbers and drain.
- Toss cucumbers with the dressing and add sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference.
- Can add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Salad, Asian Salad, Quick Side Dish