Lighter Asian-Inspired Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Lighter Asian Inspired Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish featuring crisp English cucumbers and scallions, tossed in a tangy dressing of sesame oil, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for a quick snack or a complement to any meal, this salad is light, flavorful, and easy to prepare with no cooking required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, squeezed or minced
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the English cucumber and chop the scallions into small pieces for even flavor distribution.
- Make the dressing: In a container or bowl with a lid, combine the minced garlic, sesame oil, freshly squeezed ginger, coconut aminos, and rice vinegar.
- Combine and shake: Add the sliced cucumbers and chopped scallions to the container or bowl with the dressing. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously to ensure all ingredients are well combined and evenly coated.
- Serve: Once mixed, the salad can be served immediately or chilled for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors. Enjoy this light and refreshing side dish as a complement to your meal.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for a thinner skin and fewer seeds, which adds to the salad’s refreshing texture.
- Coconut aminos is a great soy sauce substitute that is lower in sodium and gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic according to your taste preference.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
Keywords: cucumber salad, Asian salad, light salad, healthy side dish, no cook salad, gluten free salad, coconut aminos, sesame oil
