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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

4.9 from 23 reviews

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that makes a perfect side for any meal. The combination of crisp cucumbers with a tangy and slightly spicy dressing is sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

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Cucumber Salad:

  • 3 Persian or English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chili oil (or red pepper flakes, to taste)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Cucumbers: Thinly slice cucumbers on the diagonal. Toss with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry.
  2. Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chili oil.
  3. Combine: Toss cucumbers with the prepared dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garlic.
  4. Chill: For enhanced flavor, chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili oil or red pepper flakes.
  • Feel free to add some sliced red onions or scallions for extra flavor and color.

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Keywords: Asian, Cucumber, Salad, Easy, Quick, Side Dish