Description
This Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, tangy, and mildly spicy side dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! The perfect addition to any meal, it’s light, flavorful, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and sprinkle with salt; refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Drain, rinse, and pat cucumbers dry.
- Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and chili oil in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil for spice preference.
- Best served fresh but can be prepped ahead by storing cucumbers and dressing separately.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired