Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad (Asian Inspired)
This Spicy Cucumber Salad is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. Toss sliced cucumbers with an Asian Inspired, tangy sesame dressing for a refreshing, crunchy side dish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
- 5-7 Persian cucumbers use more if they are small; you want about 3 cups once they are sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ¾ tablespoon soy sauce
- 3/4-1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2-1 tablespoon chili oil
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2-1 tablespoon garlic minced (2-3 cloves)
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumbers, then slice them at an angle into ovals, not circles. The thickness is a personal preference, but I aim for about 1/4 inch (0.6cm) or a little less than the thickness of a phone.5-7 Persian cucumbers
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a long, flat bowl (I use a Pyrex storage container) and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat all of the cucumbers in salt.1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw excess water out of the cucumbers.
- Drain the water and rinse the cucumbers, then pat them dry with a towel.
- Add the dry cucumbers to a bowl, then add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 3/4 tablespoon soy sauce, 3/4-1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/2-1 tablespoon chili oil, 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1/2-1 tablespoon garlic
- Toss until everything is well combined and serve. The flavor will be even better if the salad sits for 20-30 minutes, but you can eat it right away.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Storage
This salad is best eaten the same day, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cucumbers might get a little watery as they sit, but tossing them in the dressing usually brings them back to life.Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
