Sesame Cucumber Salad

4.62 from 151 votes

Sesame Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and vibrant in flavor. It's the perfect summer side dish or companion to any Southeast Asian inspired meal.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Total Cost: $2.44 recipe / $0.41 serving

Servings:

Calories: 62.82kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

1/3 cup rice vinegar $0.70
2 Tbsp granulated sugar $0.02
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil $0.05
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper $0.02
1/2 tsp salt $0.02
2 large cucumbers $1.38
3 green onions $0.13
1/4 cup chopped peanuts $0.12

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and salt. Set the dressing aside.
Peel and slice the cucumber using your favorite method (see photos below for my technique). Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.
Chop the peanuts into smaller pieces. Slice the green onions.
Add the peanuts, green onions, and dressing to the sliced cucumbers. Stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Give the salad a brief stir before serving to redistribute the dressing and flavors.

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