Description
A simple, quick, and refreshing side dish that features cool cucumbers in a tangy sesame dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.
- Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 2 days for best texture. Pat cucumbers dry before slicing for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Japanese salad, cucumber salad, quick salad, refreshing side dish