Description
This Asian Cucumber Salad is a fresh, crunchy delight that combines mini cucumbers, zesty rice vinegar, and a hint of garlic and ginger. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a side at dinner, it bursts with flavor while being simple to prepare, making it an ideal option for anyone seeking a healthy and delicious homemade dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 mini cucumbers (about 5" long) thinly sliced
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
- 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced mini cucumbers and kosher salt, tossing them together.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 20-30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Combine rice vinegar, honey, garlic, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and ginger in a separate bowl.
- After the cucumbers have rested, drain any excess liquid.
- Mix in the vinegar dressing and sliced green onions with the cucumbers until well combined.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
For added spice, adjust the chili garlic sauce to taste.
This salad can be prepared in advance; just mix in the dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg