Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad that brings a burst of comfort and nostalgia, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pcs cucumbers
- 3 tsp granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp garlic, crushed
- 2 to 3 tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tsp rice vinegar
- 3 tsp Chinese chili oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tsp salt
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients for the salad.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and green onions.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Prepare cucumbers by cutting off ends and spiral cutting them.
- Place cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 8-10 minutes.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt.
- Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and toss until evenly coated.
Notes
This salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge for a refreshing side. Opt for thin-skinned cucumbers for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg