Yield: 4 servings

Simple Asian Cucumber Salad

Asian cucumber salad recipe with a gold fork and fuschia napkin

This simple Asian cucumber salad recipe is super light and refreshing... Rice vinegar and dark sesame oil, along with toasted sesame seeds, give it a delicious oriental flair!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers and slice them very thin with a mandoline.
  2. Sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with 1 teaspoon of salt, mix, and place them in a colander. Set it in your kitchen sink to drain for about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in a medium bowl.
  4. Gently squeeze the cucumbers dry in a clean kitchen towel, then transfer them to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine.
  5. Season with additional salt to taste, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, as desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4 servings

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 65Total Fat: 03.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0.0mgSodium: 581.4mgCarbohydrates: 7.7gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6.1gProtein: 1.5g

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