Description
Crisp cucumbers tossed in a spicy, savory sesame dressing with a hint of tang. This restaurant-quality salad is quick, refreshing, and perfect as a side dish or light snack at home.
Ingredients
2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 green onion, chopped
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Place cucumber slices in a bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain excess liquid.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce.
3. Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss to combine.
4. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
5. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Adjust chili garlic sauce to control spiciness.
For extra crunch, sprinkle with crushed peanuts or toasted nori.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: spicy cucumber salad, sesame cucumber salad, quick side dish, restaurant-style salad, Asian salad