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Asian Cucumber Salad
5 from 12 votes

Asian Cucumber Salad

This Asian Cucumber Salad combines thinly sliced cucumbers and chopped cilantro dressed with a tangy mix of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes. The salad is crisp and refreshing with a balanced blend of acidity and mild heat. Letting it chill for 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to soften slightly, making it a cool and vibrant side dish ideal for complementing richer meals.

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 soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative, reduced sodium
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salad:
  • 2 cucumber large, thinly sliced (1 pound, English
  • 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

  • Regular cucumbers can be used if seedless English cucumbers are unavailable.
  • To vary the salad, add ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions or a teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds on top.
  • If rice vinegar is not available, substitute with white wine vinegar, but avoid distilled white vinegar due to acidity.
  • Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and toss 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: 4 servings

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.