Description
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Asian cucumber salad is the perfect addition to any meal or a satisfying snack on its own. Made with simple ingredients like cucumbers, garlic, sesame oil, and a hint of chili, this vibrant dish will impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber (about 8 oz.)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Korean chili powder (or regular chili powder)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumber and slice it into half-moons.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumber slices and let them chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drain excess water after chilling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Toss the chilled cucumbers with the dressing until evenly coated. Top with sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg