I told you I really wanted some Cucumber Salad, didn’t I?
Well, here it is! Hooray!
In my last post on Salmon Teriyaki, I talked about how much I love a good cucumber salad when I go out for Japanese food.
But, wait… Why must I go out to get this tasty little dish when it’s so ridiculously easy to make at home?
Exactly.
This Cucumber Salad recipe is so, so yummy. It’s crisp, cool, slightly sweet with a hint of fresh ginger and toasted sesame seeds.
Needless to say, it did not last very long in my fridge.
The beauty of this little salad is you can make as much or as little as you want, as it improves in flavor the longer it is in the fridge — well, within reason. So, make it ahead of time and serve it as an appetizer with your new awesome Salmon Teriyaki recipe. Hint. Hint.
This Cucumber Salad recipe is so, so yummy. It's crisp, cool, slightly sweet with a hint of fresh ginger and toasted sesame seeds.
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 2/3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, soy sauce and ginger and mix well.
- Partially peel the cucumbers, leaving alternating strips of peel on each cucumber (see photos). Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully remove the seeds and discard. Slice cucumbers horizontally and very thinly. Add cucumber slices to vinegar mixture and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour.
- Serve cold. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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Dustin says
May 1, 2017 at 3:51 pmWe should grow our cucumbers again so you can make this 🙂
Suanne says
August 15, 2011 at 9:45 amI’m totally making this tonight. Thanks for sharing!
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
August 15, 2011 at 1:33 pmYou are totally welcome, Susanne! 😉 Enjoy!
Anuja says
June 23, 2011 at 1:45 pmLoved this cucumber salad! I had a craving for this salad, I googled and landed right here! So glad I did. I varied the dressing ingredients a lil bit to suit my taste but I am sure anywhich way – it turns out great. Love your pictures too…I was a bit too hungry to eat it all up, so didnt take many pictures. 🙂 I am going to linger around to find other cool recipes on your blog. Thank you!!
Caylee says
February 26, 2011 at 2:00 amThis looks gorgeous. Fresh, healthy, simple, and all my favourite flavours. Thanks for putting them all together. Can’t wait to try this.
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
February 26, 2011 at 9:21 pmThanks, Caylee! Enjoy!
Miss Becky says
February 24, 2011 at 9:34 pmthere’s something so thirst-quenching and crunchy delicious about this salad. I’m always wanting to make it at home when I have something similar at a Thai restaurant. I’m hoping this is going to hit the spot. thanks Lacey!
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
February 25, 2011 at 10:41 amCouldn’t agree with you more, Miss Becky. A good cucumber salad is so refreshing and crisp. Enjoy!
Karen D. says
February 24, 2011 at 6:37 amThank you, thank you! I needed a recipe like this to serve along side sushi. I always like something a bit lighter with all that rice. This will be perfect.
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
February 24, 2011 at 9:10 amI’m with you on that one, Karen! Enjoy! 🙂
Vanessa says
February 23, 2011 at 9:28 amYay! Something vegan, just for me! (Well… I like to think that everyone’s world revolves around me… even if this isn’t the case.) ;0)
I like to marinate mine- you’re so right that it gets better the longer it sits.
<3
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
February 23, 2011 at 1:16 pmOf course it’s just for you, Vanessa! 🙂 Heehee.
NanaBread (Jeanne) says
February 23, 2011 at 9:23 am“At laaaaaaaaaast…my love has come along.” So excited to see a poll dream come true. Your salmon was gorgeous, and this is the perfect side. Thanks, Lacey!
lacey - a sweet pea chef says
February 23, 2011 at 1:14 pmYou’re welcome, Jeanne. 🙂 Enjoy!