Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad that balances rich flavors, perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Smash the cucumbers with a heavy knife or rolling pin to create jagged edges.
- Sprinkle salt over the smashed cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic soy sauce.
- Toss the cucumbers in the dressing and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
For best results, store cucumbers and dressing separately until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg