Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
n/a
Serves:
6 Servings
Category:
Side Dish
About the Recipe
Sesame Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and vibrant in flavor. It's the perfect summer side dish or companion to any Southeast Asian inspired meal.
Ingredients
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 large cucumbers
3 green onions
¼ cup chopped peanuts
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and salt. Set the dressing aside.
Step 2
Peel and slice the cucumber using your favorite method. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.
Step 3
Chop the peanuts into smaller pieces. Slice the green onions.
Step 4
Add the peanuts, green onions, and dressing to the sliced cucumbers. Stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Give the salad a brief stir before serving to redistribute the dressing and flavors.
Recipe sourced from BudgetBytes.com.