The Easiest Viral Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining a similar taste.

toasted sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a nutty flavor with lower costs.

Cut off the tips of the mini cucumbers.

Lay out two chopsticks parallel to each other.

Use a sharp knife at a 15° angle to cut the cucumber, creating a spiral effect.

Cut in between the lines to achieve the perfect spiral.

Rinse the cucumber slices in water and add a little salt to pull out excess moisture.

In a bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.

Lightly dress the cucumber salad with the dressing mixture.

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens