Asian Cucumber Salad
My easy Asian cucumber salad is full of fresh flavors from garlic, ginger, onion, and a sesame soy sauce vinaigrette. This cool, chilled salad is a refreshing side dish during the summer months and pairs perfectly with any of your favorite Asian-inspired recipes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 67kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cooking 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 lb mini cucumbers (or English, Persian, or Turkish cucumbers)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 green onions
- ½ teaspoon ginger (grated or finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- ½ teaspoon chili paste (or sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted, reserve some for garnish)
Optional Ingredients
- 2 medium radishes thinly sliced
- ½ tablespoon cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (sliced or diced)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
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Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers then use the tines of a fork to score down the length of each cucumber. Trim ends then slice into thin rounds (approximately ⅛ of an inch in thickness). Transfer the sliced cucumbers into a colander then salt them liberally to wick away excess moisture.
- Set the sliced cucumbers aside for about 10 minutes (you can wipe away the moisture and re-apply the salt if needed). When ready to add the rest of the sauce ingredients, use paper towels to pat the cucumbers dry and transfer them into a mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced green onions, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, chili paste, lime juice, and sesame seeds. Optional ingredients like radishes, cilantro, and red onion can also be added. Stir to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic cling film and refrigerate to chill before serving (at least 30 minutes).
Notes
- Store in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal (3%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 276mg (12%) | Potassium: 222mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 211IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 66mg (7%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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