Million Dollar Cucumber Salad
This crisp and refreshing cucumber salad is tossed in a tangy sesame dressing with a hint of sweetness. It comes together in minutes and tastes like a restaurant-worthy side dish.
A crisp sesame-dressed cucumber salad that is ready in under 15 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Produce
Pantry
Instructions
Salt and Drain the Cucumbers
Slice the cucumbers thin and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, toss well, and let them sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
Make the Dressing
In a large bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
Toss the Salad
Add the dried cucumber slices and sliced green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until the cucumbers are evenly coated.
Rest and Marinate
Let the salad sit at room temperature for 5 minutes so the cucumbers can absorb the dressing flavors fully.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top just before serving. Serve immediately for the best texture and crunch.
Substitutions
Common mistakes
I made this!
Cooked this recipe? Share your photo and inspire others.