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Asian Cucumber Salad

Chilled, flavorful, and incredibly fresh, this Asian cucumber salad, made with sesame oil and soy sauce, is the perfect summer side dish. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 49 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce (or a gluten-free alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon fresh garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salad:
  • 2 English cucumbers large, thinly sliced (1 pound)
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a salad bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients (rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes).
  2. Add the sliced cucumbers and cilantro.
  3. Gently mix to coat the vegetables in the dressing.
  4. Cover and let the salad rest in the fridge for 30 minutes while you make the rest of your meal. Mix again and serve.

Notes

  • If you can't find seedless English cucumbers, it's OK to use regular cucumbers. 
  • A great way to vary this recipe is to add about ¼ cup of thinly sliced red onions. You can also add a teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds - either mix them into the dressing or scatter them on top of the finished salad.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar on hand, it's OK to use white wine vinegar instead, but it's best not to use distilled white vinegar. It's too acidic. 
  • Like all cucumber salads, this one has the best flavor when allowed to sit a little and marinate. It is also best when served cold. So, do let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes while you make the rest of your dinner. Then mix it one more time, and serve.
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 2-3 days. Toss them gently before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 49kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 146mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 49kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.