Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad is a quick and easy snack or side dish. It's refreshing, zesty, and delicious! You can whip it up in just a few minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 41kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, torn
- 1/2 of a small chili pepper, seeds removed and diced
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, more for garnish
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons, honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers using a sharp knife or a mandolin. Salt them and allow them to sit for about 5 minutes, then blot with a paper towel.
- Place the cucumbers, cilantro, chili pepper, and sesame seeds in a medium sized bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce.
- Mix the dressing with the cucumber salad. Taste, and add salt if needed, then serve!
Notes
- If you prefer less heat, you can substitute the chili pepper with a jalapeño pepper or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg