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Simple Asian Cucumber Salad

A healthy and light salad featuring cucumbers tossed in a flavorful Asian-style dressing
Asian cucumber salad

If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious salad recipe, look no further than this Asian cucumber salad! Made with fresh cucumber and crisp capsicum, mixed with plenty of coriander, and drizzled with a tangy and sweet dressing made from soy sauce, lemon juice, and sugar. The fragrant toasted sesame oil adds a unique and delicious aroma to the salad. This salad is sure to be a hit with your taste buds.

When it comes to homemade meals, simplicity is key. Busy days call for easy-to-repeat recipes that don’t require a long list of fancy ingredients. This Asian cucumber salad is the perfect example of a dish that can be made with just a few pantry items and ready in no time.

A healthy and light salad featuring cucumbers tossed in a flavorful Asian-style dressing
Ingredients for Asian cucumber salad

Ingredients for Asian cucumber salad:

  • Cucumber: You can either peel the skin off or leave it on, the choice is yours.
  • Capsicum: You have the option to shred it using the same shredder as the cucumber or simply cut it into slices.
  • Soy sauce and sesame oil: The quality of these two ingredients is crucial for this recipe. I highly recommend using Leekumkee for the best results.
  • Sugar and lemon juice: The amount of sugar and lemon juice in this recipe can be adjusted to your personal taste preferences. Feel free to add more or less of these ingredients according to your liking.
A healthy and light salad featuring cucumbers tossed in a flavorful Asian-style dressing
Get the ingredients ready before adding the dressing

FAQs:

What type of cucumber is best for this recipe?

English cucumber or Persian cucumber works best for this recipe. But you can use any type of cucumber you have on hand.

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

It’s best to enjoy the salad as soon as it’s made, as the cucumber will release water and the salad will become soggy. If you want to make it beforehand, you can prepare the dressing and vegetables separately and mix them together just before serving.

Can I add additional ingredients to the salad?

Yes, you can add other ingredients such as chili oil, or toasted peanuts to make it more colorful and flavorful.

Other salad recipes to try:

Spicy Asian cucumber salad ( Korean chili powder adds a spicy kick to the refreshing cucumber salad.)

Shredded Chicken Salad (A healthy and delicious meal)

Steak salad (Turn your steaks into a healthy and nutritious salad)

A healthy and light salad featuring cucumbers tossed in a flavorful Asian-style dressing
Asian cucumber salad

Give this Asian cucumber salad a try! It’s sure it will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection.

A healthy and light salad featuring cucumbers tossed in a flavorful Asian-style dressing
Enjoy this delicious Asian cucumber salad!
A healthy and light salad featuring cucumbers tossed in a flavorful Asian-style dressing

Asian Cucumber Salad

Make this quick and delicious Asian cucumber salad recipe in just 10 minutes! It's the perfect side dish or light meal.
Author: Lei
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 cucumber (shredded)
  • 1 capsicum (shredded)
  • 1 bunch coriander (finely chopped)

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil

Instructions

  • Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar ,and lemon juice. Pour over the salad and mix well to combine.
  • Toss: Mix cucumber, capsicum, and coriander in a salad bowl. Pour over the dressing. Toss well and serve.

Recipe Notes:

  1. Cucumber: You can either peel the skin off or leave it on, the choice is yours.
  2. Capsicum: You have the option to shred it using the same shredder as the cucumber or simply cut it into slices.
  3. Soy sauce and sesame oil: The quality of these two ingredients is crucial for this recipe. I highly recommend using Leekumkee for the best results.
  4. Sugar and lemon juice: They can be adjusted to your personal taste preferences. Feel free to add more or less of these ingredients according to your liking.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1011mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1972IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

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