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Quick & Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

This quick and easy cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish bursting with flavor. Tossed in a savory-sweet dressing with a kick of heat from chili garlic sauce and a hint of nuttiness from toasted sesame oil, it’s the perfect balance of crisp, tangy, and spicy. Whether served alongside your favorite main dish or enjoyed on its own, this salad is a light, vibrant addition to any meal.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds mini cucumbers about 12-14 cucumbers, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
  • ¼ rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optionally replace with honey or sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds white or black

Instructions

  • Toss the sliced cucumbers with salt in a medium mixing bowl and let them sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients. This will help to release water from the cucumbers.
    2 pounds mini cucumbers, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a small bowl make the sauce by whisking together the scallions, ginger, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, and chili garlic sauce.
    5 scallions, 1 teaspoon ginger, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • Strain (but do not rinse) the cucumbers and place them back into the bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the cucumbers and mix to combine.
  • Taste and adjust salt and spice levels to your liking.
  • Top with toasted sesame seeds, serve, and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Nutrition Facts
Quick & Easy Asian Cucumber Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
75
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.67
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.5
g
Sodium
 
367
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
217
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1.33
g
6
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1.5
g
3
%
Vitamin A
 
83
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.22
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.