Description
Looking for the best cucumber salad? This quick, easy, and healthy salad idea is crunchy, tangy, and totally refreshing! Whether you need a fast potluck dish or a light meal prep side, this simple recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Great for summer cookouts, lunches, or dinner sides!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and red onion thinly, chop parsley.
- Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, and parsley.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving. Toss again and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- English cucumbers don’t need to be peeled.
- Substitute parsley with mint or cilantro for a twist.
- Make ahead but keep dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Add avocado or shrimp for a heartier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg