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10-Minute Asian Cucumber Salad

10-Minute Asian Cucumber Salad

This 10-Minute Asian Cucumber Salad is crisp and fresh, with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Condiments, Salads, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 cups
Calories 28 kcal

Equipment

  • medium size bowl
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Veggies

  • 4 cups very thinly sliced seedless cucumbers mini cucumbers are recommended
  • ¼ cup finely sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup fined diced red bell pepper

Dressing

  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted optional
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add VERY thinly sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, diced red pepper, and sesame seeds to a medium size bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl mix together rice wine vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sea salt.
  • Add dressing to the cucumber bowl. Toss to mix everything.
  • Serve immediately or cover and let sit in the refrigerator for an hour or two to let all the flavors meld.

Notes

The salad is best served fresh but can be chilled before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword 10-Minute Asian Cucumber Salad, Asian salad, Cold Pickle Salad, Cucumber Salad, summer salad, Vegetarian Salad
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