Description
Crisp, refreshing, and a little spicy, this Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad bursts with flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons chili paste
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- A pinch of salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing your cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them into thin rounds.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, and honey or maple syrup.
- Toss the cucumber slices into the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the chopped green onions and sesame seeds to the bowl.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, add shredded carrots or bell peppers. Make it vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg