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asian cucumber salad recipe

A refreshing and crunchy Asian cucumber salad with a tangy dressing, perfect as a side dish or light appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 medium cucumbers sliced thinly
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly. Place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Julienne the carrots and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add to the bowl with cucumbers.
  3. Chop the green onions and cilantro, then add them to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  2. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, you can add sliced radishes or serve with crushed peanuts on top.