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Asian Cucumber Salad

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This Asian cucumber salad is a refreshing and tangy dish that combines crisp cucumbers with savory soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Chinese chili oil, creating a delicious balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

5 cucumbers

3 tsp granulated white sugar

2 tsp sesame seeds

1 tsp garlic, crushed

2 to 3 tbsp green onion, chopped

1 ½ tbsp soy sauce

3 tsp rice vinegar

3 tsp Chinese chili oil

1 tsp sesame oil

3 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly. You can peel them if you prefer, but keeping the skin on adds extra texture and color.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers with the salt. Toss to coat and let sit for 10-15 minutes to release excess water.
  3. After the cucumbers have released water, gently squeeze out the liquid and pat dry with a paper towel.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese chili oil, sesame oil, sugar, and crushed garlic until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Add the chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then give the salad a final toss.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes for a more refreshing flavor.

Notes

For a more filling salad, add cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu.

Top with crispy fried noodles for extra crunch.

For extra spice, increase the Chinese chili oil or add more red pepper flakes.

Add fresh cilantro or grated carrots for more color and flavor.

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