This bright and refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad is quick to make yet bursting with flavor! With crisp, cool cucumbers coated in a tangy, savory Asian-inspired dressing, it’s the perfect light side dish that pairs beautifully with almost any meal.
Cucumbers are the star of this recipe. Their mild and refreshing flavor helps them pair well with the tangy Asian-inspired dressing, leaving you with a flavor-rich dish that has plenty of crunch. I have so many cucumbers coming from our garden this summer. We love cucumbers, and they are much more versatile than you might realize. This Asian Cucumber Salad is a great way to use up a lot of cucumbers.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers offer various health benefits due to their high water content, low calorie count, and rich nutrient profile. They can contribute to hydration, weight management, and potentially even help regulate blood sugar levels.
How to make this Recipe:
- Prepare cucumbers
Sprinkle cucumber slices with sea salt and toss. Let cucumbers sit with the salt for about 15 minutes. They will release their excess moisture. Then drain out as much liquid as you can. Discard drained liquid.
- Prepare dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey.
- Toss and enjoy
Add the dressing and green chives to the cucumber slices and toss to combine. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and sesame seeds and serve.
Asian Cucumber Salad – Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes. Slice and salt the cucumbers and make the dressing ahead, but combine them just before serving for the best texture.
Once dressed, it’s best eaten within 24 hours, though it can last up to 2 days. The cucumbers will soften over time.
It’s great with grilled meats, rice, noodles, dumplings, or as a refreshing side to any Asian-inspired meal.
Absolutely. Try adding shredded carrots, thinly sliced radishes, or bell peppers for extra color and crunch.
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Asian Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 6 Persian cucumbers (or 6 any medium cucumbers, or 3 English cucumbers) (sliced)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ cup green chives (chopped)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sprinkle cucumber slices with sea salt and toss. Let cucumbers sit with the salt for about 15 minutes. They will release their excess moisture. Then drain out as much liquid as you can. Discard drained liquid.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey.
- Add the dressing and green chives to the cucumber slices and toss to combine. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and sesame seeds and serve.
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