Sesame Cucumber Salad
Bright, crisp, and brimming with flavor, this Sesame Cucumber Salad is a true celebration of fresh, simple ingredients paired with a bold, tangy dressing. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers lightly salted to enhance their crunch, this refreshing side dish is elevated by a harmonious blend of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful nuttiness, while minced garlic, green onions, and a hint of red chili flakes provide layers of savory complexity. Ready in just 15 minutes, this Asian-inspired cucumber salad is perfect as a light appetizer, a cooling side dish, or even a quick snack. Whether you serve it immediately or let it chill for deeper flavor, this sesame-infused cucumber salad is a surefire way to add freshness and elegance to your meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 stalk green onion
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and use a vegetable peeler to create alternating stripes of peeled and unpeeled skin for a visually appealing effect.
Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons and place them in a colander.
Sprinkle the salt evenly over the cucumber slices, toss gently, and let them sit in the colander for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by whisking together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl until well combined.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Once the cucumbers have released water, gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the green onion and add to the cucumbers.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and green onion, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and red chili flakes over the salad and toss again to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Sesame Cucumber Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2955 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1028 mg | 22% | |
*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.
