Description
This refreshing cucumber salad is light, crunchy, and packed with flavor. It combines fresh cucumbers, carrots, and green onions with a tangy dressing made from olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. Perfect for dinner, this salad is low in calories yet satisfying, making it a great choice for anyone trying to eat lighter at night. The fresh vegetables help keep you full while the simple dressing adds a delicious balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 2–3 fresh cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 medium carrot (julienned or grated)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 40 ml olive oil
- 20 grams sugar
- 20 ml soy sauce
- 15 grams paprika
- 20 grams sesame seeds
- 10 ml apple vinegar or rice vinegar
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers well and slice them into thin rounds.
- Place the cucumber slices in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of salt. Mix well and let them sit for about 10 minutes to release excess water.
- After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers lightly and squeeze out the extra liquid.
- Add the julienned carrot and chopped green onions to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, sugar, soy sauce, paprika, sesame seeds, and vinegar to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix everything thoroughly.
- Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes so the flavors blend together.
- Serve fresh as a light dinner or a healthy side dish.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a clove of minced garlic to the dressing.
- If you like spicy food, include a pinch of chili flakes.
- Use rice vinegar for a more authentic Asian-style taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for a crisp and refreshing texture.
- Sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top before serving for added crunch.