Asian Cucumber Salad

Asian Cucumber Salad

This Asian Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of refreshing and healthy! It’s super easy to make, whether you’re craving a quick snack or looking for the ideal side to pair with your favorite Asian meat or noodles dishes. Crisp, light, and packed with flavor, it’s a must-try!

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Author

Olivelle

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Servings

2-4

Category

Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 English Cucumber
• ½ tsp Rainbow Sea Salt, ground
• 2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
• 3 Tbsp Cucumber White Barrel Aged Balsamic
• 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 Clove Garlic, minced
• ½ tsp Fresh Ginger, minced
• ¼-½ tsp Red Chili Flakes or Sriracha Sauce, Optional
• White Sesame Seeds, to garnish

Directions

1. Cut cucumbers into ¼” thick round pieces.  In a strainer toss cucumbers with ½ tsp rainbow sea salt. Set the strainer in a bowl or in the sink and let sit for 15 minutes up to 1 hour. Rinse cucumbers under cold water, drain, and pat dry with a clean towel.
2. In a large bowl combine Toasted Sesame Oil, Cucumber White Barrel Aged Balsamic, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. If you want to make it spicy, you can optionally add the red chili flakes or Sriracha Sauce. 
3. Add the cucumbers to the large bowl and toss to combine with the sauce. Cucumbers can be served immediately or left to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Garnish with white sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!