Description
A refreshing and crunchy cucumber salad dressed with 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 and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly.
- 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.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding sliced radishes or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing according to your taste preference.
- 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