Description
Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a tangy dressing, perfect as a side or light meal. This Asian-inspired salad is both simple to prepare and delightful to eat, making it a fantastic addition to any dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing your cucumbers thoroughly. Next, slice them thinly to ensure they soak in the delicious flavors.
- Gather the remaining ingredients: dice the bell pepper, grate the carrot, and chop the cilantro. Combine all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), and grated ginger.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and gently toss everything together until well-coated. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For added crunch, consider including vegetables like radishes or snap peas.
- To make it spicier, add sliced chili peppers or chili oil to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg