Asian Cucumber Salad

4.88 from 8 votes

This refreshingly cool and crispy Asian Inspired Cucumber Salad is a great side dish for many Asian meals but also wonderful with a BBQ, picnic, or as an easy side for weeknights.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Asian inspired

Keyword: Asian cucumber salad, cucumber salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 31kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

GLAMFIELDS Reusable Wooden Chopsticks Japanese Minimalism Natural 5 Pairs Lightweight Hand-Carved Safe Chop Sticks 8.8 Inch/22.5cm -with Multi-purpose Drawstring Bag Carrying Case
Reusable Wooden Forks 12 Piece Set For Eating - Bamboo Fork Dinning Flatware Bulk Eco Friendly Tableware - Kitchen Utensils - Small Wood Utensil For Salads Appetizers Desserts Asian Cooking & Serving
Mandoline Slicer with Protective Gloves -VEKAYA, Slice Julienne for Cheese Carrot Potato Chip Onion French Fry, Efficient Kitchen Cutter Chopper for Vegetable Time Saver

Ingredients

3 cups thinly sliced cucumber
¼ cup finely sliced sweet onion
¼ cup finely diced red pepper
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
½ tsp sesame oil
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tbsp chopped peanuts or sesame seeds
Cilantro to garnish

Instructions

Thinly slice cucumber using a mandoline or sharp knife and set aside. Finely chop the sweet onion and red pepper.
Then combine the cucumbers, onion, and red pepper in a medium bowl.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Whisk to combine.
Add the dressing to the cucumber bowl and toss to coat.
Garnish with the chopped peanuts and cilantro.

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