Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Asian cucumber salad that adds a burst of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Before serving, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced bell peppers or carrots.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg