Gluten-Free Asian Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Gluten-Free Asian Cucumber Salad is the perfect guilt-free side dish or light appetizer. Featuring crisp cucumbers tossed in a savory blend of gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of honey, this recipe strikes the ideal balance of tangy, salty, and sweet. Accented with fresh garlic, ginger, and a touch of red pepper flakes for just the right amount of heat, this salad is finished with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch. Made in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this dish is a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing addition to any meal. Whether you’re adhering to a gluten-free diet or just looking for an easy, Asian-inspired dish, this cucumber salad will satisfy your cravings with every crisp, flavorful bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers, leaving alternating green strips, and slice them thinly into rounds.
Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat evenly and let them sit for about 10 minutes to extract excess moisture.
In the meantime, prepare the dressing by combining the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved.
After the cucumbers have sat for 10 minutes, drain off the excess moisture and pat them dry with paper towels.
Add the drained cucumbers to a serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to combine.
Trim and thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle over the salad.
Garnish the salad with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4206 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 230 mg | 5% | |
*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.
