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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

This refreshing salad is perfect for a quick side dish with an Asian flair. It's light, tangy, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 5 Persian cucumbers
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3/4 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2-1 tbsp sugar see notes
  • 3/4 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic minced (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.
  2. Continue slicing at an angle. Slices should look more oval than round. Thickness should be up to preference.
  3. Add to a bowl/container and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of salt.
  4. Mix that well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.
  5. Drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick 10 seconds rinse before returning back to the bowl/container.
  6. Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.
  7. Stir until well combined and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

This salad is best served chilled. Adjust sugar according to how sweet you like your salad. You can also personalize it by adding more or less chili oil depending on your spice preference.