Cucumber Salad Asian Sesame (Printable)

Enjoy crisp cucumbers and vibrant veggies tossed in savory sesame dressing with a tangy Asian flair.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
11 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
13 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - Combine cucumbers, red onion, carrot, scallions, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey or sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili if using.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes to enable the flavors to meld.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes for quick prep
  • Savory, tangy flavors with a crisp texture
02 -
  • Contains fish (fish sauce) and soy (soy sauce)
  • Check all sauces for gluten if gluten-free is required
03 -
  • Slice vegetables uniformly for best texture
  • Letting salad sit allows the flavors to meld deeply
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