Description
This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a delightful blend of fresh cucumbers and the vibrant flavors of sesame oil and soy sauce. Perfect as a Vegan Cucumber Salad Asian dish for summer gatherings, its crisp and tangy profile makes it a refreshing choice for Health Dinner Recipes. Enhance its appeal by pairing it with Salad Pasta or enjoying it as an addition to a Healthy Meal Prep routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 chili pepper, chopped (optional for spice)
Instructions
- Slicing cucumbers into thin rounds and place in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
- Pour the dressing over cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
- Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and chili pepper.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh and crunchy cucumbers for best results.
- Marinate longer to intensify flavors, but avoid over-marinating to prevent sogginess.
- Add roasted peanuts for a crunchy texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Easy Asian Cucumber Salad, Vegan Cucumber Salad, Asian cooking, refreshing cucumber salad, health dinner recipes