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asian cucumber salad

Asian Cucumber Salad

Anamaria Negoita
This Asian Cucumber Salad is a light and flavorful side dish packed with freshness. Crunchy cucumbers are tossed in a savory sesame-soy dressing with garlic, rice vinegar, and a touch of heat from chili flakes. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for pairing with rice, noodles, or grilled dishes — a simple recipe that brings bold Asian flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cucumbers small
  • 6 garlic cloves pressed
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place the cucumbers between two chopsticks or wooden spoons. Cut them at a 45° angle, but don’t cut all the way through. Turn the cucumber over and slice straight down to make spirals.
  • Add the cucumbers to a bowl, then add the garlic, chili flakes, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
  • Mix everything well so the cucumbers are nicely coated in the dressing.
  • Let it sit for at least 1 hour in the fridge, or overnight if you want a stronger flavor.
  • Serve chilled — it’s refreshing on its own or perfect with a bowl of rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Asian cucumber salad, garlic cucumber salad, Korean salad, sesame cucumber salad, spicy cucumber salad
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