Asian Cucumber Salad
This Asian Cucumber Salad is my go-to when I need something crisp, fresh, and full of flavor. It’s sweet, tangy, and ready in minutes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 4 TB honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
For the Cucumber Salad:
- 4 cups cucumbers, mini, thinly sliced
- 4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Thai basil, chopped
- ¼ cup red onions, chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing by combining lime juice, seasoned rice vinegar, honey, tamari, garlic, fish sauce, red pepper flakes and kosher salt together in a bowl and gently whisk to combine well. Set aside.
- In a serving bowl, combine sliced mini cucumbers, green onions, chopped Thai basil, and red onions.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss to combine well.
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving, and toss again right before serving.
Notes
- Mini cucumbers work well for this salad because they are extra crisp and have fewer seeds. English cucumbers are also a great option with tender seeds and a mild flavor.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly to help them absorb the dressing and maintain a balanced texture. A mandoline can make this step quicker and more consistent.
- You can make the dressing up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature and whisk it again before using.
- If you prefer more umami flavor, you can add up to 2 teaspoons of fish sauce. It enhances the depth of flavor without overpowering the salad.
- Toss the salad just before serving for the best texture. If the cucumbers sit too long in the dressing, they may soften and lose their crunch.
- This recipe is part of our Asian Recipes Collection.
- This Asian Cucumber Salad goes well with just about any grilled dish. Try it with Grilled Lemon Chicken, Grilled Steak Tacos, or Grilled Red Snapper.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg