Description
Quick Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its crisp cucumbers and zesty dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light meal, this salad combines the nutty aroma of sesame oil with a fiery kick from chili flakes. Ready in just minutes, it’s an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a healthy snack at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes until well combined.
- Toss cucumber slices in the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, toss again and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg