Description
Asian cucumber salad is a light and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. This vibrant salad features crisp cucumbers tossed in a zesty dressing made from garlic, apple cider vinegar, and Korean chili powder. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own as a healthy snack, this salad is quick to prepare and ideal for warm days or casual gatherings. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can whip up this delightful salad in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber (about 8 oz)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Korean chili powder (or regular chili powder)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumber and slice it into half-moons.
- Sprinkle with salt, mix gently, and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before draining excess water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Toss the salted cucumber with the dressing until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg