Chinese Cucumber Salad made with english cucumbers, garlic, chinese black vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, salt, sesame oil, chili oil, chili crisp

Chinese Cucumber Salad

This easy Chinese cucumber salad is a refreshing and delicious appetizer that takes just minutes to prepare. Crisp smashed cucumbers are tossed with a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing featuring garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil. Perfect as a quick side dish, especially in warm weather, it's a flavorful addition to any meal.

2 servings
Updated

Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 2.24
EUR: € 1.68
GBP: £ 1.16
USD: $ 1.77
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#easy#quick#tangy#garlic#summer#appetizer#refreshing#spicy option#chinese cuisine

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dry the cucumbers (1 english) with a paper towel. Crush it with a cleaver or meat pounder, then cut into bite-size pieces and place into a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic (3 cloves) on top of the cucumber.

  3. 3

    Combine chinese black vinegar (1 tbsp), light soy sauce (1 tbsp), sugar (1 tsp), salt (0.5 tsp) and sesame oil (0.5 tsp) in a small bowl and mix well.

  4. 4

    Right before serving, pour the sauce mixture over the cucumber and mix well.

  5. 5

    (Optional) Drizzle chili oil (2 tsp) or add chili crisp (1 tbsp) for an extra kick.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

38
kcal
1
Protein (g)
8
Carbs (g)
1
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugars 1 g

Micronutrients

iron
17mg
189% DV
sodium
520mg
45% DV
calcium
1mg
0% DV
potassium
242mg
10% DV
vitamin a
20mcg
4% DV
vitamin c
11mg
24% DV
vitamin k
10mcg
17% DV

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