Easy Asian Cucumber Salad: Refreshingly Crisp and Healthy Delight
A refreshing and healthy cucumber salad perfect for any meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain.
- Toss the cucumbers with the dressing, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced bell peppers.
- Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg