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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad – Fresh, Spicy & Healthy

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This Easy Asian Cucumber Salad is crisp, refreshing, and packed with bold flavor from a sesame-soy vinaigrette. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s the perfect vegan side dish or light snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English), sliced

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1½ tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp maple syrup or sugar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

  • Optional: chili flakes or chili crisp

Instructions

  • Slice cucumbers and toss with salt. Let sit 5–10 minutes, then drain excess water.

  • In a bowl, whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sweetener, garlic, and chili.

  • Toss cucumbers with dressing, green onion, and sesame seeds.

  • Serve chilled or immediately for best crunch.

Notes

Best with thin-skinned cucumbers. Adjust dressing to taste. Add chili for heat or herbs for freshness.

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