Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crisp cucumbers dressed in a tangy and umami-rich sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly and place them in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to combine.
- Allow the salad to marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with chopped scallions before serving. Enjoy your refreshing summer salad!
Notes
Best enjoyed within a day or two after making; store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg