Sesame Cucumber Salad

Sesame Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brightens up any meal. With its crunchy cucumbers drenched in a savory sesame dressing, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a quick side to complement your favorite dishes. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it combines the tang of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar with the nutty aroma of toasted sesame oil. Enjoy this delightful salad at picnics, barbecues, or as a healthy snack throughout the week.

Prep Time10 mins

Course: Side Dish Cuisine: Asian Keyword: For added crunch and flavor variation, consider incorporating bell peppers or carrots into the salad. Adjust the chili paste based on your spice preference for a milder or spicier kick. Servings: Serves approximately 4 Calories: 90kcal Author: Tisha

Ingredients

6-8 mini Persian cucumbers
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (half black, half white)

Instructions

Slice the mini Persian cucumbers using a rolling cut technique and place them in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
Drain excess water using a colander and rinse off remaining salt.
In the same bowl, mix together minced garlic, sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili paste, and sesame seeds until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.

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