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Asian Cucumber Salad (Spicy or Mild)

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a crisp, vibrant, and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. It’s made with a blend of crisp cucumbers, rice vinegar dressing, and a hint of spice. Add this cucumber salad to your favorite sushi bowls for a delightful crunch, or enjoy as a refreshing side dish or snack!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 68 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 6 Persian/baby cucumbers ~1 lb.
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (15g)
  • 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (15g)
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil (15g)
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • ½ to 2 tsp Gochugaru crushed chili pepper or red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Wash cucumbers and dry them well. Slice thinly, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick (or to preference).
  2. If time allows, add cucumbers to a colander with 1/2 tsp salt and place a plate underneath. Let sit for 30 minutes (this will help water escape & make them crunchier). After, lightly rinse and pat dry with a towel.
  3. Whisk the green onion, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar and Gochugaru flakes in a bowl. Start with about 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes for mild heat and add more as desired.
  4. Add the cucumbers and toss to evenly coat.
  5. Sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top + any herbs you have on hand if desired and enjoy!

Notes

  • Salt cucumbers: if time allows, sprinkle your cut cucumbers with a tiny bit of salt cucumbers and let sit for 30 minutes. This helps remove excess moisture and makes your cucumbers extra crunchy! 
  • Use smooth-skinned cucumbers: for best flavor and texture, use cucumbers with thin skin like Persian or english cucumbers.
  • Toast sesame seeds: ​lightly toast your sesame seeds in a small pan for optimal flavor!! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe (132g) Calories 68kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6.8g (2%) Protein 0.7g (1%) Fat 4.2g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Sodium 170.4mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1.4g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe (132g)
Calories 68kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6.8g 2%
Protein 0.7g 1%
Fat 4.2g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Sodium 170.4mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1.4g 3%

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