Description
A refreshing and crunchy cucumber salad tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, and grated ginger.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and salt to taste.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add sliced radishes or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg