Description
Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brightens any meal. With crunchy cucumbers coated in a creamy, tangy dressing and topped with toasted sesame seeds, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues or as a light lunch. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it’s bound to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers (approx. 2 large cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Stir in green onions and sesame seeds into the dressing.
- Combine cucumber slices with the dressing in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg