Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and easy-to-make cucumber salad with a savory sesame dressing, perfect for a light appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Cucumbers
- 4 cups sliced English cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic.
- Combine cucumbers with dressing and toss gently.
- Chill in refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped green onions as garnish.