Sunomono Salad (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
A light, tangy cucumber salad from Japan that is fresh, crisp, and perfect as a side dish or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thin.
- Mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.
- Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors blend.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired before serving.
Notes
For best texture, slice cucumbers very thin using a mandoline or a sharp knife. This salad can be made ahead, but for best crispness, do not prepare more than 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Japanese salad, cucumber salad, Sunomono, refreshing salad, quick side dish
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