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Viral Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad

A cool, crunchy, and creamy Asian-inspired cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumber rounds, green onions, sesame seeds, and a savory sesame dressing made with mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and a touch of sweetness. Ready in 30–40 minutes, including draining and chilling. Makes 4 servings.
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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 whole Persian cucumbers, or approximately 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thick rounds, about 3 cups
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt, for draining
  • 2 whole green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 0.333 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or granulated sugar
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely minced
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Sharp kitchen knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • paper towels
  • silicone spatula
  • Airtight storage container

Method
 

  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice into thick rounds approximately 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick.
  2. Place the sliced cucumbers in a mixing bowl or colander. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and gently toss.
  3. Let the cucumbers rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain off the released liquid and pat the slices dry with paper towels.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey or sugar, minced garlic, and optional red pepper flakes until smooth.
  5. Add the drained cucumber slices to the creamy sesame dressing.
  6. Add the sliced green onions and gently toss until the cucumbers are evenly coated with dressing.
  7. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad and stir gently to distribute.
  8. Cover the salad and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes so the flavors can blend.
  9. Gently toss the salad again before serving. Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Prep time: 10 minutes. Draining time: 10–15 minutes. Chilling time: 10–15 minutes. Total time: 30–40 minutes. Servings: 4. Use 3–4 Persian cucumbers or approximately 1 large English cucumber, aiming for about 3 cups sliced. Salt the cucumbers and drain thoroughly to prevent a watery dressing. Toasted sesame oil provides the best nutty flavor. For a lighter dressing, substitute part of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Enjoy within 24 hours for the best texture. Do not freeze. Nutrition values are approximate per serving and depend on ingredient brands.

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