Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal. The crunchy cucumber is marinated in a savory and slightly spicy dressing, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber (about 8 oz. (226 g))
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Korean chili powder (or regular chili powder)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- sesame seeds (for garnishing)
Cucumber Salad:
Dressing:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Rinse and Prepare Cucumber: Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into pieces. Add salt to the cucumber, stir gently to combine well. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drain the salt water from the cucumber after chilling.
- Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, mix garlic, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil. Ensure sugar is dissolved. Toss the cucumber with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 78 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 449mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Asian, Cucumber, Salad, Side Dish, Quick, Easy, Vegetarian
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