Description
Quick Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and zesty dish that perfectly balances crunchy cucumbers with spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors. Ideal for hot summer days, this salad comes together in just minutes, making it a fantastic addition to picnics, barbecues, or even as a light snack. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and an explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons using a sharp knife.
- In a bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add sesame oil and mix well.
- Toss the sliced cucumbers in the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve chilled in a bowl or on plates. Optionally garnish with extra chili flakes or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider including sliced bell peppers or shredded carrots. - To make it heartier, you can add proteins like shredded chicken or tofu. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; consume within two days for best freshness.