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Olivia Farnsworth

Cucumber Salad TikTok Easy Fresh Recipe for Busy Nights

This Asian cucumber salad TikTok recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want an easy dinner or quick salad recipe that's fresh and flavorful. Combining crunchy cucumber spirals with a savory sesame soy dressing, it's a fantastic side dish for a family dinner or weeknight meal featuring fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 57
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 pcs cucumbers
  • 3 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp garlic, crushed
  • 2 to 3 tbsp green onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tsp Chinese chili oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Collect all the ingredients needed to make the Asian cucumber salad.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onion.
  3. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil to the bowl and mix well, then set this dressing aside.
  4. Trim both ends off each cucumber and place each between a pair of chopsticks to prevent slicing through.
  5. Make angled diagonal cuts along the cucumber lengthwise, then turn it over and make diagonal cuts perpendicular to the first, creating spiral slices.
  6. Place the cucumber spirals in a bowl; sprinkle with salt and gently massage the salt into the cucumbers. Let them rest for around 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Rinse the salted cucumber spirals thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt.
  8. Drain the cucumbers well, then pour the prepared dressing over them and toss everything until the cucumbers are evenly coated. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

  • For crispier cucumbers, be sure to slice at an angle to create the spiral effect. After salting, rinse the cucumber spirals up to three times in cold water to reduce saltiness. Letting the salad marinate in the fridge for at least an hour helps absorb the flavors better.