Description
Looking for a quick and easy side dish? This best cucumber salad is simple, healthy, and bursting with flavor! Made with fresh cucumbers, sesame dressing, and red onion, it’s the perfect light salad idea. Great for summer meals, BBQs, or clean eating anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and red onion thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey.
- Combine cucumbers, onions, cilantro, and dressing in a large bowl.
- Toss well to coat evenly.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Salt cucumbers and drain for extra crunch.
- Add chili flakes or chili oil for heat.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free option.
- Pairs well with Asian-inspired mains or grilled dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg