Cucumber Salad

Name: Asian Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers; 1/2 red onion; 1 cup cilantro; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp garlic; 1 tsp chili paste; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp honey or agave; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

This Asian-inspired cucumber salad combines crisp English cucumbers, red onion, and fresh cilantro in a savory sesame-soy dressing. It's a light, refreshing side dish that comes together in under 10 minutes.

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Total

10 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 English cucumbers
1/2 red onion
1 cup cilantro
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp garlic
1 tsp chili paste
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp honey or agaveoptional
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1
Wash and slice the English cucumbers into half-moons.
2
Julienne half a red onion.
3
In a small bowl or cup, combine the white vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, chili paste, sesame seeds, honey or agave, salt, and pepper.
4
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
5
In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, julienned red onion, and freshly chopped cilantro.
6
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
7
Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated. Serve and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice cucumbers and red onion thinly and evenly so they absorb the dressing uniformly.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together before adding vegetables to ensure the honey dissolves and flavors are balanced.
Toss gently just before serving to keep cucumbers crisp; over-mixing or sitting too long can make them soggy.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes before sprinkling on top to enhance their nutty flavor.

Substitutions

White vinegar → rice vinegar (slightly sweeter, more traditional Asian flavor)
Honey or agave → sugar dissolved in warm water (use equal amount)
English cucumbers → regular cucumbers, seeded and drained (may be slightly watery)
Cilantro → mint or Thai basil (different herbaceous notes, both work well)