This is my absolute FAVORITE cucumber salad! It’s quick, it’s easy, and SOOO GOOD!!! Whenever I make this for family and friends, it gets rave reviews.

Try this addictive salad today! It has the perfect amount of umami. Goes great with any Asian dishes and is an awesome side dish for tailgating, picnics, and parties.

Tips for making Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Belinda Bartholomew
Just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes prep for this crunchy, addictive, cucumber salad!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinate 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups very thinly sliced seedless cucumber English cucumber or mini cucumbers
  • 2-3 scallions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • ½ tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. sesame seeds I prefer black sesame seeds for this dish
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Add thinly sliced cucumbers and scallions to the bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
  • Add dressing to cucumbers and toss to mix.
  • Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend. Serve with your favorite meal!

Notes

Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. After that, the cucumbers will lose their crunchiness.
Keyword 10-minute, Asian, cucumber, Easy, Japanese, salad, Side dish
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Belinda Bartholomew

One of my favorite things about food is that it brings people together! I love learning the history and tradition of recipes and then updating them to bring in healthy swaps and bright fresh flavors.

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