Easy Asian Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and simple Easy Asian Cucumber Salad made with cucumbers, sesame oil, and a blend of tasty sauces.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
Cucumber Base
- 5 piece Persian cucumbers
Dressing
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HMN6SC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002HMN6SC&linkCode=as2&tag=farahjayos-20&linkId=7a36432a74172b1c584edbf78fd0da9f
- ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NGTANWZ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01NGTANWZ&linkCode=as2&tag=farahjayos-20&linkId=13432af24b39ae52b33dd5765cef809f
- ½-1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
- ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil adjust to heat preference
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- ½ tablespoon garlic minced optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.
- Continue slicing at an angle. Slices should look more oval than round. Thickness should be up to preference.
- Add to a bowl/container and sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Mix that well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.
- Drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick 10 seconds rinse before returning back to the bowl/container.
- Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
- Stir until well combined and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Sugar is adjustable based on taste and preference. Garlic is optional but recommended for flavor. Best served immediately after preparation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
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