Asian Cucumber Salad with Sesame, Ginger and Garlic
This refreshing Asian-inspired crunchy cucumber salad is not only quick to prepare, but jam packed with flavor from a salty, sweet and tangy dressing infused with ginger, lime, garlic, sesame and a hint of umami from fish sauce and a bright fresh lift from fresh mint and cilantro. Adding in a serrano pepper adds just enough heat to keep things interesting.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers peeled and sliced in ⅛” rounds
- kosher salt
- ½ small red onion sliced thin
- 3 scallions sliced, white and greens parts
- 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ½ lime
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or avocado oil
- 1-½ tablespoons dark sesame oil
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium salad bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and prepare the onion, scallions, serrano, cilantro and mint
- Rinse the cucumbers and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to the salad bowl along with the onion, scallions, serrano, cilantro and mint. Toss to combine. Chill until ready to serve.