Gluten-Free Asian Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and crunchy salad that is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, featuring cucumbers and a tangy Asian dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Before serving, sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add shredded carrots or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg