Refreshing cucumber salad with sesame and tangy Asian spices. Light, crisp, and ideal for gluten-free diets.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
11 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
13 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# Steps:
01 - Place cucumbers, red onion, carrot, scallions, and cilantro into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, vigorously combine rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey or sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili if desired using a whisk or fork.
03 - Pour dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss thoroughly to evenly coat.
04 - Allow mixture to rest for a minimum of 10 minutes to enhance flavor infusion.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad just prior to serving.
