Description
Cool cucumbers dance with zesty Asian flavors in this refreshing cucumber salad. Crisp ingredients blend perfectly, creating a light and tangy side dish that cools down any meal with simple, irresistible charm.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/2 red onion
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
Garnish:
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 green onion
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the cucumbers and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel, ensuring no moisture remains.
- Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into thin, uniform half-moon shapes, creating delicate and crisp pieces.
- Finely dice the red onion into translucent, paper-thin slivers, which will distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey until the dressing becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion directly into the dressing, gently tossing to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the tangy liquid.
- Allow the salad to marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature, letting the flavors meld and the vegetables absorb the vibrant dressing.
- Just before serving, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad for a nutty crunch and visual appeal.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and thinly sliced green onions to add a burst of fresh herbal notes.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish, enjoying the crisp textures and zesty Asian-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Slice cucumbers with precision using a sharp mandoline for uniform, paper-thin pieces that enhance the salad’s delicate texture.
- Marinate the salad for optimal flavor infusion, allowing the dressing to penetrate deeply into the crisp vegetables.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess by tweaking honey and vinegar quantities to suit personal taste preferences.
- Swap traditional ingredients for dietary needs: use gluten-free soy sauce for celiac diets, or replace honey with agave for vegan options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg