Description
A refreshing and spicy salad made with cucumbers, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, and sugar.
- Drain the cucumbers and rinse them under cold water.
- Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss to combine.
- Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili paste to your spice preference.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Serve chilled for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Salad, Asian Salad, Vegan Salad