Easy Asian Cucumber Salad makes the very best of crisp cucumbers. For extra flavour toasted sesame seeds, chopped chilies and some fresh coriander and mint are added to the salad. The salad is then dressed with an Asian salad dressing.
Start by placing the sesame seeds into a dry non-stick pan and place on the stove top over a medium-high heat. Gently toast the seeds, moving them around the pan to stop them from burning. Continue stirring until the seeds become fragrant and turn golden brown then remove from the heat to stop them cooking and place into a small bowl. Set aside to cool.
Make the salad dressing my placing all the ingredients into a small dish and whisk until all the ingredients have combined. Set aside until ready to plate.
When ready to serve the salad, place all the salad vegetables and herbs into a large bowl. Pour over the salad dressing and stir to combine. Finally sprinkle over the toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
Garlic and ginger purees/pastes are available in most large supermarkets and I use them in the dressing as they whisk to a smooth consistency. You can swap with fresh garlic and ginger, just made sure you crush or grate as finely as possible.
This is a salad that is best served fresh, as the cucumber will break down and become watery if dressed and left to sit.
If you want to make the salad ahead of time, or have leftovers for another day, I suggest slicing and salting the cucumbers first in a teaspoon of sea salt and setting then aside. The excess moisture will drain from the cucumbers and you will have a crunchier cucumber which can be stored for a day or two.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Asian Cucumber Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 260mg11%
Potassium 209mg6%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 277IU6%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
Course : Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine : Asian
Keyword : asian cucumber salad sesame oil, asian cucumber salad soy sauce, crunchy asian cucumber salad, spicy cucumber salad