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Asian Cucumber Salad
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5 from 4 votes

Easy 5 Minute Asian Cucumber Salad

Sliced cucumbers are tossed in sesame dressing topped with roasted peanuts. It takes just 5 minutes to make. Light, refreshing, and vegan!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Asian Cucumber Salad, Easy 5 minute Asian cucumber salad
Servings2 people
Calories:
Author Geetanjali

INGREDIENTS ( 1 CUP = 240 ML )

  • 3 medium-sized cucumbers young, thin-skinned
  • 1 teaspoon tossed sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon roasted peanuts crushed
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (coriander) finely chopped

For Dressing

  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon cane sugar or sugar
  • ⅓ teaspoon red chili flakes or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prepare cucumber: Slice the cucumbers into slightly thick rounds. You can peel the cucumbers if you prefer.
  • Make the dressing: Put minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, cane sugar, salt, and red chili flakes in a small bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
  • Toss cucumber with dressing: Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and toss to coat. Finish it off by adding chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!