Description
A quick and refreshing salad featuring the crunch of cucumbers with zesty flavors, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Cut them in half lengthwise, and then gently smack each piece with the flat side of a knife or a rolling pin.
- Slice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Drain the cucumbers and rinse to remove excess salt. Combine the cucumbers, dressing, and chopped cilantro in a mixing bowl.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, toss in some chopped peanuts or crispy onions just before serving. Adjust the sweetness of the dressing to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, quick salad, refreshing salad, healthy recipe, vegan salad