Name: Asian Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 6 mini cucumbers; 1/2 tbsp kosher salt, for draining, see notes 1; 1 batch of sauce, see below; 1 plump garlic clove, finely minced; 1 tbsp coarse gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes); 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp apple cider or white vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; toasted sesame seeds, for topping

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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| Last Updated on February 7, 2024

This addictive Asian cucumber salad transforms ordinary cucumbers into a dish worth talking about. Crisp, juicy cucumbers are sliced into a fun spiral pattern and drenched in a tangy red pepper sauce for an exquisite bite.

Side Dish

Asian

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

For the Asian Cucumber Salad

mini cucumbers

1/2 tbsp

kosher salt, for draining, see notes 1

batch of sauce, see below

For the Sauce

plump garlic clove, finely minced

1 tbsp

coarse gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

1 tbsp

soy sauce or tamari

1 tbsp

brown sugar

1 tbsp

apple cider or white vinegar

1 tbsp

sesame oil

1 tbsp

lemon juice

toasted sesame seeds, for topping

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Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Rinse the cucumbers and pat dry. Place a cucumber on a cutting board. Place two skewers or chopsticks on each (long) side of the cucumber to serve as a guide. Use a sharp knife to cut ¼-inch straight slices.

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Rinse the cucumbers and pat dry.

Step 2

Flip the cucumber over and place the skewers or chopsticks on each (long) side of the rectangle again. Thinly slice the cucumber on a diagonal (45°), no larger than ¼ inch wide. Repeat with the remaining cucumbers.

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Flip the cucumber over and place the skewers or chopsticks on each (long) side of the rectangle again.

Step 3

Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and add the kosher salt. Toss until the cucumbers are well coated. Let the cucumbers drain for about 15 minutes.

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and add the kosher salt.

Step 4

While the cucumbers are draining, prepare your sauce. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, gochugaru, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and lemon juice. Whisk until combined.

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: While the cucumbers are draining, prepare your sauce.

Step 5

Once the cucumbers are done draining, thoroughly rinse the cucumbers to remove the salt. Shake to dry.

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Once the cucumbers are done draining, thoroughly rinse the cucumbers to remove the salt.

Step 6

Toss the cucumbers with the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Asian cucumber salad pairs exceptionally well with grilled meats. Serve with meat and steamed rice and enjoy!

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Toss the cucumbers with the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes:

This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

FAT

4.8 g

PROTEIN

1.6 g

CARBS

10.8 g

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes

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