Description
A light and refreshing Japanese salad featuring crisp cucumbers and a simple dressing, perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Japanese cucumber (about 2–3 cucumbers)
- 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cold water and slice them thinly.
- Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove salt and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce until sugar dissolves.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers, add sesame seeds, and gently mix to coat.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, garnish with additional sesame seeds or sliced green onions. It pairs well with grilled fish or fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, Japanese, cucumber, Sunomono, healthy, side dish