Asian Cucumber Salad

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a crisp, refreshing, and flavorful side dish that’s quick and easy to prepare. Made with fresh cucumber slices tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing featuring garlic, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and heat. This salad is light, nutritious, and a fantastic addition to any meal or a tasty snack on its own.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber (about 8 oz / 226 g)
  
  

• ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  
  

• 1½ tablespoons sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon Korean chili powder (or regular chili powder)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon chili oil
  
  

• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  
  

• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  
  

Directions

1. Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into pieces.
   
   

2. Add the salt to the cucumber slices and stir gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
   
   

3. Drain the salt water from the cucumber after chilling.
   
   

4. In a bowl, mix garlic, apple cider vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves completely.
   
   

5. Toss the cucumber slices with the dressing until well coated.
   
   

6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Value by Grams (per serving approx.)

• Calories: 95 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 16.2 g
  
  

• Protein: 1.3 g
  
  

• Fat: 3.9 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
  
  

• Sodium: 889 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1.3 g
  
  

• Sugar: 11.6 g