Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing cold salad that goes perfect with any meal on the grill. Made with fresh cucumbers and a simple sesame dressing.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 47kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups thin sliced cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove grated
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice thin using a knife or mandoline slicer.Place cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with kosher salt, toss to coat well. Set the colander over a bowl or into the sink and rest for 30 minutes.Rinse cucumbers well, drain and pat dry with paper towels or a cotton flour sack towel.Mix dressing in a serving bowl by whisking together rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, minced or grated garlic, ground ginger and chili flakes.Add the cucumbers to the dressing and stir until well combined. Garnish with sesame seeds.Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3- 4 days. Add more sliced cucumbers to leftover dressing to make another salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sodium: 316mg | Sugar: 9g