Cold Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Cold Cucumber Salad is the perfect light side dish for warm days or whenever you crave something cool and vibrant. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of soy sauce, every bite is a delicate balance of savory and refreshing. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and optional fresh dill adds a burst of texture and herbaceous flair. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an effortless, healthy addition to any meal—ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a crisp accompaniment to grilled dishes. Serve this chilled cucumber salad and let its simplicity shine on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry.
Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into thin, even rounds about 1/8 inch thick. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture. Toss everything together gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For a colder and more flavorful salad, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and fresh dill (if using) over the salad just before serving.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1408 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1333 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
