Description
A refreshing and crunchy Asian Cucumber Salad that combines tangy vinegar, soy sauce, and savory garlic for a delicious side dish or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Spiral cut the cucumbers using chopsticks to guide your knife.
- Salt the cucumbers and let them rest for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the cucumbers and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, sugar, and chili oil.
- Toss the cucumbers in the dressing until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing snack.
Notes
Great as a side dish for grilled meats or as a light snack. Adjust the chili oil for your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg