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Asian Cucumber Salad TikTok

Crunchy Asian Cucumber Salad TikTok That Wow Your Taste Buds

This Asian Cucumber Salad TikTok is a refreshing dish perfect for health-conscious food lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 57
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Cucumbers substitute with English cucumbers for a less bitter taste
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated White Sugar can be replaced with maple syrup or a sugar substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds can substitute with poppy seeds
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed) use fresh for the best flavor
  • 2 stalks Green Onion (chopped) swap with chives for a similar effect
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium soy sauce can be used for a healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar white vinegar can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Chili Oil omit for less spice
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can replace with olive oil in case of allergies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • spiral slicer
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Combine granulated white sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onions in the bowl. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. Cut ends off cucumbers and spiral-cut them into thin, beautiful shapes.
  4. Sprinkle salt over spiral-cut cucumbers and gently massage for 2 minutes. Let sit for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Rinse cucumbers thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt and drain well.
  6. Toss rinsed cucumber spirals in the dressing until evenly coated and let marinate for about 15 minutes.
  7. Transfer salad to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the salad before serving. This enhances the crispness of the cucumbers.

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