Description
A refreshing and bold Spicy Cucumber Salad that combines the crunch of cucumbers with a spicy and tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and salt. Toss well and let sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- After 10 minutes, drain any liquid from the cucumbers and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Toss again gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, include thinly sliced bell peppers or radishes.
- Substitute the rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg