Cucumber Asian Salad

Transform your meal routine with this refreshing Cucumber Asian Salad, a vibrant blend of crisp, thinly sliced English cucumbers tossed in a tangy, umami-rich dressing. This quick 15-minute recipe highlights the perfect balance of flavors, combining rice vinegar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil with a touch of honey and a kick of red chili flakes. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, fresh cilantro, crunchy sesame seeds, and the gentle bite of green onions, this salad is both light and intensely flavorful. Ideal as a side dish or a healthy, low-calorie snack, this cucumber salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for warm weather gatherings or effortless weeknight dinners. Simple to prepare, gluten-free (with tamari substitution), and irresistibly delicious, this is the Asian-inspired salad your kitchen has been missing!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole English cucumbers
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds or ribbons.

Step 2

Place the sliced cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle them with 1 teaspoon of salt. Toss the cucumbers to evenly distribute the salt, then let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.

Step 3

While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing. In a small mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and red chili flakes. Whisk until the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water to remove the excess salt, then pat them dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 5

Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl and pour the prepared dressing over them. Toss gently to coat the cucumbers evenly.

Step 6

Finely slice the green onions and roughly chop the cilantro. Add them to the cucumber mixture along with the sesame seeds, and give everything a final toss.

Step 7

Serve the cucumber Asian salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(952.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	351.4

Total Fat 20.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3540.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 12.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178.8mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 1457.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 41.7%