Home > Salads > Asian Cucumber Salad Asian Cucumber Salad June 2, 2019 | 18 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. A delicious Asian Cucumber Salad featuring cucumbers, avocado, green onion, and a savory sesame dressing, perfect as a light and healthy side dish for any meal. Serve this alongside one of these popular recipes: chicken stir fry, coconut curry chicken, or chicken chow mein. Asian Cucumber Salad My mom often made a simple cucumber and tomato salad with fresh garden veggies, seasoned with lemon, salt, and pepper. Now, my favorite variation is the Asian Cucumber Salad, a staple side dish that complements various meals (like this Asian Ground Turkey) with its crisp, cool taste. This salad emphasizes ease with minimal ingredients, a straightforward dressing, and a quick preparation process. Ingredients Cucumbers: Form the crunchy base of the salad. Avocado: Adds creaminess to the asian cucumber salad. Green onions: Provide a mild, sharp flavor. Sesame oil: Offers a nutty aroma to the dressing. White wine vinegar: Adds tanginess. White sugar: Balances the acidity with sweetness. Toasted sesame seeds: Add a subtle crunch. Red pepper flakes (optional): Bring a spicy element. How To Make Asian Cucumber Salad Combine Vegetables: Mix sliced cucumbers, chopped avocado, and sliced green onions in a bowl. Prepare Dressing: Whisk together sesame oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, and optional red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well. Rest and Serve: Let the salad sit briefly to meld flavors, then serve fresh. QUICK TIPMake sure to avoid the ends of Persian or English cucumbers. Cut them off to avoid bitter pieces of cucumber in this dish. Asian Cucumber Salad Tips Chill Veggies: Refrigerate garden vegetables before adding to the salad. Use Fresh Ingredients: Ripe vegetables enhance the salad’s flavor. Opt for Toasted Sesame Seeds: They add more flavor than regular sesame seeds and are found in the spice aisle. Stir Frequently: Toss the salad regularly once dressed to marinate the veggies evenly. Season Well: Salt and pepper are crucial for flavor; adjust to taste. More Cucumber Filled Recipes Creamy Cucumber Salad Tuna Salad Cucumber Feta Salad Cucumber-Pepper Salad Coconut Shrimp Salad FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Asian Cucumber Salad 5 from 4 votes - Review this recipe A simple and tasty Asian Cucumber Salad combines cucumbers, avocado, green onion, and an addictive sesame dressing. This light and healthy salad makes a perfect side dish to just about any dinner! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Asian Cucumber Salad 5 from 4 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe A simple and tasty Asian Cucumber Salad combines cucumbers, avocado, green onion, and an addictive sesame dressing. This light and healthy salad makes a perfect side dish to just about any dinner! Course Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian Cuisine Chinese, Vegan, Vegetarian Keyword asian cucumber salad Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 3 -5 as a side Chelsea Lords Calories 200kcal Author Chelsea Lords Ingredients▢ 4 heaping cups Persian cucumbers thinly sliced (or English cucumbers)▢ 3/4 cup chopped avocado (~1 small ripe avocado)▢ 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (white parts only; about 4 onions)▢ 2 tablespoons sesame oil▢ 1/4 cup white wine vinegar▢ 2 teaspoons white sugar▢ 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds▢ 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional (increase or decrease for personal spice preference)▢ Salt and pepper to tasteUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsPeel the cucumber if desired. I like to leave the peels on for flavor and nutrients.Thinly slice the cucumbers. (Use a box grater with a vegetable slicing surface, a mandolin slicer, or a knife). Add the sliced cucumbers to a large bowl.Chop the avocado, thinly slice the green onions and add to the salad. In a Mason jar, combine the sesame oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place lid on and shake to combine.Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.For optimal flavors, let stand for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, before serving. Salad is best enjoyed within 1-2 hours of being made. Video Recipe NotesYou'll find there is leftover dressing in the bowl after the salad is gone. The amount of dressing is important though because as you stir it frequently, all of the ingredients have a chance to "marinate" in the dressing. This salad is best eaten right after being made and doesn't store very well. It's also best when the vegetables have previously been chilled. Nutrition FactsCalories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
I’ve never had a cucumber salad, so I’m loving the looks of this! So fresh. And I love how easy this is to whip up, too! Pinned! Reply
This salad looks so fresh and delicipus. I would even add some feta cheese to it! Pinned for later! Reply
I love your “less is more” take on this salad! While it’s still the middle of winter here, I think I’ll make this salad soon because it makes me think of fresh, light meals on warmer days! Pinned! Reply
Love how fresh and bright this salad is, Chelsea! It’s a perfect way to brighten up sad wintery days. 😀 Reply
Wow, what a gorgeous and colorful salad! You’re right, sometimes simple things are the best. So are family recipes! Pinned! Reply
I love this salad, Chelsea! My mom made a cucumber salad almost every night for us too because it was the only green stuff my oldest brother would eat at the time haha. Yours looks absolutely refreshing and delicious! Reply
This is beautiful Chelsea! Totally reminds me of Spring and Summer (which, by the way, I can’t wait until… I’m so done with the snow!!!) Reply
This looks so easy and tasty. Must try! I am tempted to make a batch and eat it all week with my lunch. Nom nom 🙂 Reply
I paired this salad with a Chickey Satay and Peanut Sauce dish and it was exactly what was needed. It was yummy. I loved that it came together quickly as well. 😉 Reply