Cucumber Salad Remix Asian (Printable View)

Vibrant cucumber salad with tangy Asian-inspired dressing and fresh herbs. Savory and refreshing for any table.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
11 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
13 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, add cucumbers, red onion, carrot, scallions, and cilantro.
02 - Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey or sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili (if desired) in a separate small bowl until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss thoroughly to evenly coat.
04 - Let the tossed salad stand for at least 10 minutes to enable flavors to integrate.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bright, crisp flavor with tangy and savory notes
  • Quick to prepare, gluten-free, and dairy-free
02 -
  • Check all sauces for gluten if gluten-free is required
  • Contains fish and soy—review allergen information before serving
03 -
  • For vegetarian, swap fish sauce for extra soy sauce or a plant-based alternative
  • Add sliced radish or bell pepper for extra texture and color
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