Description
Cucumber Salad (TikTok style) is your perfect side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline for even cuts.
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Toss gently to coat and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- After 10 minutes, drain any liquid that has accumulated in the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to combine.
- Add the chopped cilantro and sesame seeds, mixing gently to incorporate.
- For the best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, include thinly sliced radishes or bell peppers.
- To make it a complete meal, add cooked shrimp or grilled chicken for protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg