Description
Sesame Cucumber Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the crispness of cucumbers with a savory sesame dressing. This easy-to-make salad is ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light side dish to complement any meal. Combining vibrant flavors and crunchy textures, it appeals to everyone—from health-conscious eaters to those simply looking for a tasty accompaniment. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also versatile enough to suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 mini Persian cucumbers
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to your own taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (I like to use half black, half white)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Slice the mini Persian cucumbers and mix with kosher salt; let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together minced garlic, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, and chili paste.
- Drain cucumbers and rinse off excess salt; combine with the dressing mixture.
- Toss gently until well coated and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg