Simple Asian Cucumber Salad
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!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium English cucumbers thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them very thin with a mandoline.
- Sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, mix, and place them in a colander. Set it in your kitchen sink to drain for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Gently squeeze the cucumbers dry in a clean kitchen towel, then transfer them to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine.
- Season with additional salt to taste, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.7g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 581.4mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 6.1g
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