Easy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
Enjoy thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a deliciously spicy, tangy, and savory dressing for this easy Asian cucumber salad. Perfect as an appetizer or a refreshing side dish, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers with a flavorful mix of sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil for a quick and healthy treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Slice Cucumbers: Rinse the cucumbers and slice one end at an angle. Continue slicing at an angle to get oval-shaped slices, adjusting the thickness to your preference.
- Sweat Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl or container and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Rinse and Drain: After refrigerating, drain the released water and rinse the cucumbers under running water for about 10 seconds to reduce saltiness. Gently squeeze out the excess water.
- Add Dressing: Return the cucumbers to the bowl and add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and minced garlic if using.
- Mix and Serve: Stir everything until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, flavorful salad.
Notes
- Sweating the cucumbers helps keep them crunchy and prevents watery salad.
- Rinsing cucumbers after salting prevents excessive saltiness especially with soy sauce in the dressing.
- The salad is best served immediately but can be stored separately with dressing for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Adjust the chili oil to taste or omit for a milder flavor.
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