Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad made with crunchy cucumbers and a savory dressing, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- ¾ tbsp light soy sauce
- ½ to 1 tbsp sugar
- ¾ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- ½ tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ tbsp minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumbers. Slice one end of each cucumber at a slight angle and continue slicing to create oval-shaped pieces.
- Place cucumber slices in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Drain excess water, rinse cucumbers, and return to the bowl.
- Add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic. Stir until well combined.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with crushed peanuts.
Notes
Adjust sugar and chili oil to taste. Try adding green onions or cilantro for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, Asian, vegetarian, refreshing