Garlic – We’re adding a couple cloves of minced garlic to this Asian cucumber salad. It’ll add savory flavor and will pair well with the ingredients in the dressing.
Dressing – This Asian inspired dressing is made with a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, sugar, sesame oil, chili crisp, and salt. You can use more or less of the chili crisp and salt to taste.
You can find chili crisp in the Asian section of most grocery stores. It’s a flavorful mixture of crunchy dried chiles in oil. It does add some spicy heat so use more or less to taste. It doesn’t take a lot to add lots of flavor!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE:
Flavor: Crisp, refreshing cucumbers soak up the sweet, tangy, salty, spicy flavors of the dressing and make this salad a total flavor bomb.
Simple: This recipe takes very little time to prepare and is great for a last minute side dish.
Make Ahead: You can serve this immediately after stirring it altogether or you can make it in advance and let the flavors meld. It’s delicious either way and will last for about 3 days in the fridge.
How to Make Asian Cucumber Salad:
Whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, chili crisp, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar, and salt to combine.
Thinly slice the cucumbers and add them to the dressing. Stir well to coat and then dig in!
Serving Suggestions:
This Asian cucumber salad is perfect for a summer meal when cucumbers are in abundance. The cool, crisp cucumbers make a refreshing side dish!
We like to serve this with:
Thai Peanut Noodles
Asian Lettuce Wraps
Teriyaki Meatballs
Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
