Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Crunch for Your Meal
A quick and refreshing cucumber salad with a delicious Asian twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and sprinkle salt over them. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and pat dry.
- Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss to combine.
- Stir in the green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced bell peppers.
- Allow the salad to marinate for a few minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg