Refreshing Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
A crunchy and invigorating salad that combines the refreshing taste of cucumbers with a spicy and savory dressing, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 Persian cucumbers
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing them under cool water, slicing them thinly into rounds or half-moons.
- Salt the cucumber slices in a large bowl and let them sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Prep the dressing by combining garlic, green onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochugaru, and brown sugar in a separate bowl and whisking until blended.
- Drain and rinse the cucumbers to wash away some saltiness after resting.
- Combine the cucumbers with the dressing, tossing to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, Asian salad, spicy salad, refreshing salad, summer salad