Refreshing Cucumber Salad
This cold and refreshing cucumber salad is the perfect snack or side on a warm day, featuring a simple dressing that enhances the natural crispness of the cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers (or 3 small), thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or cilantro (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice thin. Remove seeds if you like.
- Put cucumber slices and onion slices in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, salt, and oil until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss well so all pieces get coated.
- Add chopped herbs and sesame seeds if using. Toss again.
- Chill in the fridge for 10–20 minutes, then taste and add pepper or more salt if needed.
- Serve cold.
Notes
For best results, slice cucumbers thinly and salt lightly to reduce wateriness. Chill before serving to let flavors blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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