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    Home » Appetizers » Asian Cucumber Salad

    Asian Cucumber Salad

    by Lainey · Posted: May 16, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This simple Asian Cucumber Salad is made with crunchy cucumbers and is super light, refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days. This is a perfect quick and easy side dish you can whip up in 10 minutes!

    Need more summer recipes? Try my refreshing Collard Wraps and for dessert this super easy Pineapple Ice Cream or Mango Ice Cream!

    Asian cucumber salad in a bowl with chopsticks

    Tips & Variations:

    • English cucumbers work really well for this recipe since it doesn’t have many seeds. But Japanese cucumbers work the best because it’s seedless!
    • Slice the cucumbers as thin as possible- use a mandoline if available!
    • Green onions: Slice the green onions thinly or keep them as long pieces- both work!
    • Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If stored longer, the cucumbers will start to lose their crispness.
     Asian Cucumber Salad in a bowl


    How to Make Asian Cucumber Salad:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • cucumbers 
    • salt 
    • Gochujang 
    • black vinegar 
    • brown sugar 
    • sesame oil 
    • sesame seeds 
    • garlic paste 
    • green onions
    ingredients for Asian Cucumber Salad recipe

    In a bowl, add cucumbers, and salt, mix until combined, and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, drain the liquid and set it aside”

    mixed sliced cucumbers and salt in white bowl

    In a separate bowl, add Gochujang, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and garlic paste and mix until combined. Next, add green onions, then pour the mixture over the cucumbers and mix well.

    Allow it to sit for 5 minutes in the refrigerator before serving:

    added the Gochujang, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and garlic paste mixture over the sliced cucumbers

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    What is a Japanese cucumber?

    They have forest-green skin with long slender bodies. They do not contain seeds and are never bitter, you can find them at your local Asian market.

    What is Gochujang?

    A fermented Korean chili paste made from glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, red chili pepper flakes, and salt.

    Asian cucumber salad in a bowl with a pair of chopsticks
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    5 from 2 votes

    Asian Cucumber Salad

    A healthy, refreshing and easy side dish recipe that is perfect for family dinner during summer!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Chill Time5 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Filipino
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 35kcal

    Ingredients

    • 10 oz cucumbers cut into round thins
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon Gochujang
    • 2 teaspoon black vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic paste
    • 1 stalks green onions chopped

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, add cucumbers, salt, and mix until combined and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, drain the liquid and set it aside.
    • In a separate bowl, add Gochujang, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic paste, and mix until combined.
    • Add green onions, then pour the mixture over the cucumbers and mix well.
    • Allow it to sit for 5 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jane says

      May 16, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I’m always looking for more ideas on how to use cucumbers!

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      • Lainey says

        May 17, 2021 at 8:46 am

        Wow! This recipe is perfect for you! Thank you for visiting my blog, Jane! Please share a photo in FB or IG and tag me. 🙂

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