Garlic Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and flavorful Garlic Cucumber Salad featuring crisp cucumbers and a zesty garlic dressing, perfect as a light side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and salt; toss well and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper until sugar dissolves.
- Drain any liquid from cucumbers and gently pat dry with a paper towel.
- Pour the garlic dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top as garnish.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra crunch, add thinly sliced radishes or a handful of chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or dill.
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