Description
Enjoy this refreshing Asian cucumber salad. It’s a quick, easy, and healthy dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes (if using), and garlic in a bowl.
- Add sliced cucumbers to the bowl.
- Toss to coat cucumbers evenly with the dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Adjust sugar and red pepper flakes to your taste.
- For a spicier salad, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil.
- You can also add thinly sliced red onion or carrots for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg