Easy Recipes: Asian Cucumber Salad with a Tangy Kick
This Asian cucumber salad is light, tangy, and bursting with flavor—a perfect side dish for summer meals.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stalk green onion, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Drain the liquid and gently squeeze the cucumbers to remove remaining moisture.
- In a separate bowl, combine garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Add the cucumbers to the dressing and mix well.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.