Description
A refreshing and crunchy Japanese Cucumber Salad, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Pinch of chilies or chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Cucumbers: Wash your cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly, about ¼ inch thick.
- Salt the Cucumbers: Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss gently, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
- Combine Everything: Rinse cucumbers and pat dry, then toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and add sliced chili if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Feel free to add noodles, fruits, or herbs for variations on this salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, Japanese, refreshing, side dish, easy recipe