Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

from farahjeats.com
25 min
4 servings

Enjoy thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a delicious tangy and savory dressing for this easy Asian cucumber salad. A great choice for an appetizer or as a side dish!

Ingredients

  • 5 Persian cucumbers
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3/4 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.

  2. 2

    Continue slicing at an angle. Slices should look more oval than round. Thickness should be up to preference.

  3. 3

    Add to a bowl/container and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of salt.

  4. 4

    Mix that well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.

  5. 5

    Drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick 10 seconds rinse before returning back to the bowl/container.

  6. 6

    Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil and sesame seeds.

  7. 7

    Stir until well combined and serve. Enjoy!