Description
A light and refreshing cucumber salad with a spicy kick from Sriracha, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by slicing them. Cut into half-moon shapes or julienne strips.
- Salting the cucumbers: Place slices in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss gently, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Sriracha, and sugar until dissolved.
- Combine and toss: Drain cucumbers and add back to the bowl. Pour dressing over and mix well.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but may be stored in the fridge for a short time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, spicy salad, refreshing salad, summer salad, Asian cuisine