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    Sesame Cucumber Salad

    Published: Mar 24, 2022 · Modified: Mar 26, 2023 by Carmen Spillette · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    sesame cucumber salad

    This is an amazing side dish. It’s tangy, sweet, salty and all around perfect balance flavor. The cucumber stays super crunchy even the next day! The best part is your kids will love it. I haven’t met a person that hasn’t love this dish yet. 

    sesame cucumber salad with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil

    The best Asian Cucumber Salad – hands down! 

    This recipe is totally trending on TikTok right now. Might as well jump on the train. I am going to share my popular sesame cucumber salad recipe. This is made with really simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. 

    This super easy Sesame Cucumber Salad recipe will impress everyone even your kids! You heard that right. This easy kid friendly side dish will blow your mind. It only takes 5 minutes to make Go try it today and let me know! 

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    What you need

    CUCUMBERS – I love Persian cucumber for this recipe. You can use good old English cukes but  Persian is more crisp and less juicy. Trust me, you want the crunch.

    SESAME OIL– Only use TOASTED SESAME OIL. The toasted makes a huge difference. No substitution. 

    RICE VINEGAR – You can get this anywhere ingredient everywhere. This is such a great vinegar to have in your arsenal. 

    SOY SAUCE – Low- sodium is perfect for any salad recipes. same flavour, less sodium. You can use tamari for a gluten free option or regular soy.

    SUGAR – You can use whatever you have on hand. I have used coconut sugar, honey and maple syrup in the past even monk fruit sweetener will work great. 

    BIRDS EYE CHILI – Completely optional. Great if you’re making this for adults. Omit if you don’t like spice. 

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    What to serve with this Asian Cucumber Salad: 

    This recipe is made at least twice a week in my home. Great for school lunches and snacks. The juice from the cucumbers after its been marinating in the fridge for a few minutes taste great with plain rice or a dip with your main protein dish. It is such a versatile side dish.

    Sesame Cucumber Salad for the win! 

    Here are some other recipes I have served this with:


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    Asian Cucumber Salad

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    If you’ve got kids, make this. It is so refreshing and delicious. I haven’t met a person that has yet to not like this recipe. It takes 5 mins to prep. Perfect side dish for any Asian meal.

    • Total Time: 25
    • Yield: 4 1x

    Ingredients

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    3–5 persian cucumbers*

    2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

    2 tbsp rice vinegar

    1 tbsp white sugar (substitute with honey)

    1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

    1 bird’s eye chili (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Assemble the sauce in a large bowl (soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, rice vinegar)
    2. Add the chili (optional). Remove the seeds for less spice.
    3. Cut the cucumbers thinly. Thinner the better.
    4. Mix it all together.
    5. Let it set in the fridge for 20 mins or longer.

     

    Notes

    *English cucumbers also work but the Persian cucumbers are crisper.
    * Honey or coconut sugar are great substitutes

    • Author: Carmen
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Category: sides
    • Cuisine: asian

    Keywords: cucumber salad, cucumber, easy healthy meal, salad, kid friendly dishes

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