Description
A vibrant and easy-to-make salad combining the crispness of cucumbers with red onion and fresh cilantro, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss lightly to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mix and gently toss to ensure everything is well-coated.
- Season with salt to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
- Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to help the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
This salad can be served as a side dish or a light lunch. For best flavor, consume within two days of preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai salad, cucumber salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe