Refreshing Asian Style Cucumber SaladVeg
This refreshing Asian-style cucumber salad is the ultimate side dish for any meal. Featuring a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy notes, this vibrant salad comes together in minutes. Crisp cucumber slices are tossed in a savory dressing made with jaggery, lemon, ginger, soy sauce, and nutty sesame oil. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and bright red bell peppers, it’s a healthy, light, and flavorful addition to your dining table that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
3 nos. Cucumber
3 tbsp Sugar
5 tbsp Lemon Juice
to taste Salt
1 pinch Ginger (chopped)
3 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
2 tbsp Red Capsicum (chopped)
Instructions
1
Slice the cucumbers into thin, uniform rounds. You may choose to peel them or keep the skin on for added fiber.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the jaggery (or honey), salt, lemon juice, grated ginger, light soya sauce, and sesame oil.
3
Add the toasted sesame seeds to the dressing and whisk until the jaggery is completely dissolved and the mixture is well-combined.
4
Taste the dressing to ensure a balanced sweet, salty, and spicy profile.
5
Add the chopped red bell peppers to the bowl of cucumbers.
6
Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss everything together until well-coated.
7
Allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so the cucumbers can soak up the vibrant flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
