5.0 from 9 votes
Asian Cucumber Salad
Fresh, zesty, and nutty, this Asian Cucumber Salad recipe is addictive! Ready in 15 minutes or less, it's great on its own or as a side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce regular, low sodium, or gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon honey *see notes for vegan option
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the salad:
- 3 medium English cucumbers about 3 to 4 cups
- ½ cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the dressing; rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix it with a fork until well incorporated and set aside.
- Slice the cucumber into ¼ inch thickness and add it to a large mixing bowl along with the peanuts and mix.
- Pour the dressing over and toss them until well coated.
- Garnish the cucumber salad with toasted sesame seeds and serve.
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Notes
- Honey: For a vegan option, substitute the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Sesame oil is needed for the best flavor. If not, you can use peanut oil or sunflower oil.
- If using English cucumbers, you do not have to peel the cucumber. The skin is thin enough and won't be an issue.
Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
630mg
(26%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.