Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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I recently whipped up an Asian cucumber salad, and it was a total game-changer! The crisp cucumbers paired perfectly with a tangy, savory dressing that left me craving more. It’s incredibly refreshing and super easy to make. Here’s how you can make it too:


Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe


Ingredients:

- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced​

- 1 tablespoon salt​

- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar​

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce​

- 1 tablespoon sesame oil​

- 1 tablespoon sugar​

- 1 clove garlic, minced​

- 1 teaspoon grated ginger​

- 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)​

- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds​

- 2 green onions, chopped​

Instructions:

1. Place the cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for about 20 minutes to draw out excess water. Rinse and pat them dry.​

2. In a bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger until the sugar dissolves.​

3. Toss the cucumbers in the dressing, ensuring they are well-coated. Add the red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice.​

4. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.​

5. Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.​

This salad is a perfect side dish for any meal, especially during the warmer months. Enjoy!

 

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I recently whipped up an Asian cucumber salad, and it was a total game-changer! The crisp cucumbers paired perfectly with a tangy, savory dressing that left me craving more. It’s incredibly refreshing and super easy to make. Here’s how you can make it too:


Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe


Ingredients:

- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced​

- 1 tablespoon salt​

- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar​

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce​

- 1 tablespoon sesame oil​

- 1 tablespoon sugar​

- 1 clove garlic, minced​

- 1 teaspoon grated ginger​

- 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)​

- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds​

- 2 green onions, chopped​

Instructions:

1. Place the cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for about 20 minutes to draw out excess water. Rinse and pat them dry.​

2. In a bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger until the sugar dissolves.​

3. Toss the cucumbers in the dressing, ensuring they are well-coated. Add the red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice.​

4. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.​

5. Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.​

This salad is a perfect side dish for any meal, especially during the warmer months. Enjoy!

Hey, that Asian cucumber salad sounds absolutely delish! Thanks for sharing the recipe—I'm definitely gonna give it a try. The combo of crisp cucumbers with that tangy, savory dressing sounds like a total game-changer. Can't wait to whip it up!

 

[rootme]

Thanks for sharing! My cucumbers were about to go bad, so this is perfect.