Description
This TikTok Cucumber Salad is a crunchy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect as a snack or side. It features a sweet and tangy dressing with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or chili crisp)
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly. A spiralizer can be used for a trendy presentation.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add pepperoncini brine if desired.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your ultra-crunchy cucumber dish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- For a sweeter salad, add more sugar.
- Add sesame seeds or chopped scallions for garnish.
- This salad is best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg