Description
Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that marries crunchy cucumbers with a tangy sesame dressing. This vibrant salad bursts with flavor, making it the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or a light snack on its own. With minimal prep time, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or summer barbecues, ensuring your table is filled with color and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced English cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly (about 1/4 inch thick).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and pour over the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 15–20 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and toss lightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg