Description
A refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad that combines crunchy cucumbers with a zesty marinade, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pcs cucumbers
- 3 tsp granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp garlic, crushed
- 2 to 3 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tsp rice vinegar
- 3 tsp Chinese chili oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients for your Asian cucumber salad.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onion. Stir until combined and set aside.
- Cut both ends of each cucumber and prepare to slice.
- Using chopsticks, make diagonal cuts down the length of each cucumber, then create perpendicular cuts to form spirals.
- Place cucumber spirals in a bowl and sprinkle with salt, massaging it in for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt.
- Pour the sauce over the cucumbers and mix until evenly coated.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead and is perfect for barbecues and potlucks. Enjoy within 1-2 days for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg