Sesame Cucumber Salad

slices of cucumbers topped with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and green onions

5 from 9 votes

Sesame Cucumber Salad

This Sesame Cucumber Salad has a cool crunch and a perfectly balanced taste, thanks to warm, nutty sesame oil and the gentle tang of rice vinegar.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian cucumber salad, cucumber salad, healthy salad

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Equipment

Bowl

Ingredients

2 long English cucumbers, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 to 3 tablespoons finely minced jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt, to taste (I start with ¼ teaspoon and adjust it in the end)
Red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Thai basil, for garnish, optional
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Using a sharp knife or a mandolin, cut the cucumbers into thin slices. Place sliced cucumbers in a salad bowl.
To the cucumbers, add cilantro, minced jalapeno, and green onions; gently toss to combine.
In a separate mixing bowl whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and salt.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and gently toss to combine.
Taste for salt and adjust.
Top cucumber salad with pepper flakes, basil, and sesame seeds.
Serve.

Notes

NET CARBS: 6 g

Nutrition