Asian Cucumber Sesame Salad (Print-Friendly Version)
Crisp cucumbers in sesame ginger dressing, sprinkled with cilantro and green onion for a flavor-packed side.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Base
01 -
2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
02 -
60 ml rice vinegar
03 -
15 ml soy sauce
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15 ml sesame oil
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15 ml honey
06 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
08 -
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
09 -
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
11 -
15 g chopped fresh cilantro
# Steps:
01 -
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
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Gently toss thinly sliced cucumbers with the dressing in the bowl, ensuring even coating on all slices.
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Let the cucumbers marinate in the dressing for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
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Immediately before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
# Notes & Tips:
01 -
For best results, serve the salad right after marinating to preserve cucumber crunch.