Cucumber Salad with Spicy Wasabi Dressing
Add a zesty kick to your meal with this refreshing Cucumber Salad with Spicy Wasabi Dressing! Crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers are paired with a tangy, umami-packed dressing featuring rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a bold punch of wasabi paste. Balanced with a touch of honey and the nutty aroma of sesame oil, this quick and easy side dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Garnished with crunchy sesame seeds and vibrant green onions, this Asian-inspired cucumber salad is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Serve it chilled for a light, spicy-sweet accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
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Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumbers
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly using a knife or mandoline, creating evenly thin rounds.
Step 2
Place the cucumber slices in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and gently toss to coat. Let the cucumbers rest for 10 minutes to release excess water.
Step 3
While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, wasabi paste, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
Step 4
Finely chop the green onions and set them aside for garnish.
Step 5
After 10 minutes, drain the excess water from the cucumbers and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Step 6
Pour the wasabi dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to ensure the slices are evenly coated.
Step 7
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plate. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds as garnish.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (724.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 317.0 |
| Total Fat 17.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2480.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.0g | |
| Protein 7.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 131.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1090.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories