Description
Fresh Thai cucumber salad with a bright sesame ginger dressing. A quick and refreshing side dish packed with crisp texture and vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- A few cilantro or parsley leaves
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Slice cucumber very thin.
- Peel and chop ginger.
- Whisk ginger, lime zest, lime juice, sesame oil, olive oil, and soy sauce until combined.
- Place cucumber in a serving bowl.
- Pour dressing over cucumber and toss gently.
- Top with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use English cucumber for the best texture.
- Toast sesame seeds for deeper flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 260
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0