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Japanese Cucumber Salad That's Refreshingly Simple & Crisp

Japanese Cucumber Salad That's Refreshingly Simple & Crisp Recipe

This Japanese cucumber salad is refreshingly simple, combining vibrant flavors for a perfect, easy side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pickling cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons scallions chopped
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Slice the pickling cucumbers thinly.
  2. Chop the scallions.
  3. In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar; mix well.
  4. Add the sliced cucumbers and scallions to the dressing; toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4g

Notes

For additional crunch, consider adding cherry tomatoes or shredded carrots. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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