Easy Asian Cucumber Salad
This refreshing Asian cucumber salad features crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a tangy, savory dressing with a hint of spice. It's the perfect side dish for rice, grilled meats, or noodles and can be enjoyed as an appetizer, salad, or light snack.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian side dish, cucumber salad, easy salad recipe, spicy cucumber
Servings: 4
Calories: 60kcal
- 5 Persian cucumbers
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil adjust to taste
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
Slice the Cucumbers:
Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly.
Slice one end at an angle, then continue slicing at an angle for oval-shaped pieces. Adjust thickness to your preference.
Make the Dressing:
Add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds to the cucumbers.
Stir until well combined.
Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili oil to suit your heat preference.
Serving Suggestion: Pairs well with rice, grilled meats, or noodles.