Description
🥒✨ Refreshing, quick, and packed with flavor, this 5-minute cucumber salad is the perfect light and hydrating side dish for any meal! ✨🥒
🌿🥢 Made with crisp cucumbers, zesty red onion, and a tangy-sweet dressing, it’s a must-try for a fresh, healthy, and delicious bite in no time! 🥢🌿
Ingredients
Cucumbers
Red onion
Rice vinegar
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Honey or sugar
Fresh herbs (dill, chives, or cilantro)
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion.
2. Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey or sugar.
4. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions.
5. Add chopped fresh herbs like dill, chives, or cilantro.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and optional minced garlic.
7. Toss everything together to combine well.
8. Serve immediately or chill for 10-20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
9. Optionally, add ingredients like avocado or tomatoes.
10. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
Slice cucumbers and onions thinly to help them absorb the flavors faster.
Let the salad chill for 10-20 minutes if you have time for a more refreshing taste.
Try adding fresh herbs like dill or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: International