Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad – Quick & Crunchy Side
Crisp and spicy Asian cucumber salad with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili, served chilled as a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 small fresh chili, minced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Salt, to taste
Instructions
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Slice cucumbers and sprinkle lightly with salt; let sit 5–10 minutes, then pat dry.
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Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili.
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Toss cucumbers with dressing until evenly coated.
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Refrigerate 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.