Chinese Cucumber Salad
This quick and easy Chinese cucumber salad is so refreshing and is perfect during the warmer months! It's a delicious cucumber salad that goes well with anything!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- salt to taste
- chili oil optional garnish
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers into 1/2" discs.
- Salt discs and mix together with garlic. Let sit for 30 minutes. Drain excess water.
- Mix together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
- In an airtight container, pour dressing over cucumbers and let sit in the fridge for 15 min - 1 hour. Enjoy!
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Notes
Cucumbers - I used English cucumbers in this recipe but you can also use Persian cucumbers! I typically use them interchangeably in recipes because they are both thin skinned (so no need to peel) and have very few seeds. Cut the cucumbers into 1/2" tall round discs. Some people like to make them taller but I prefer smaller pieces. You can adjust the size of the discs to your preference!
Salt Cucumbers and Drain - You will be shocked at how much water is in cucumbers! You want to salt your cucumbers and let them sit for at least 30 minutes before draining any excess water. If you skip this part, your sauce will become diluted and your cucumber discs will grow soggy.
Storage - You can store these in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator!
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
