Cucumber Salad
A refreshing, crunchy cucumber salad tossed in a spicy chili oil dressing with fresh mint. Ready in minutes, perfect as a quick side or light snack.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- 1
Julienne the 2 cucumbers into thin matchsticks and place in a large bowl. Tear the 1/4 cup mint leaves and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp chili oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss well to coat. Let sit for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld.
- 4
Sprinkle the torn mint leaves over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- knife
- large bowl
- small bowl
- whisk
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