Description
This vibrant Asian Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumbers, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing, making it the perfect dish for summer picnics or as a refreshing side.
Ingredients
- Fresh cucumbers
- Carrots
- Red onion
- Rice vinegar
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Toasted sesame oil
- Sugar
- Sesame seeds
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers using a knife or mandoline.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, sprinkle sesame seeds on top and add chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg