Cucumber Salad with Spicy Wasabi Dressing
Add a zesty kick to your meal with this refreshing Cucumber Salad with Spicy Wasabi Dressing! Crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers are paired with a tangy, umami-packed dressing featuring rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a bold punch of wasabi paste. Balanced with a touch of honey and the nutty aroma of sesame oil, this quick and easy side dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Garnished with crunchy sesame seeds and vibrant green onions, this Asian-inspired cucumber salad is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Serve it chilled for a light, spicy-sweet accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumbers
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly using a knife or mandoline, creating evenly thin rounds.
Place the cucumber slices in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and gently toss to coat. Let the cucumbers rest for 10 minutes to release excess water.
While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, wasabi paste, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
Finely chop the green onions and set them aside for garnish.
After 10 minutes, drain the excess water from the cucumbers and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Pour the wasabi dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to ensure the slices are evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds as garnish.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
87 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 569 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 346 mg | 7% | |
*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.
