This healthy and refreshing Japanese Cucumber Salad recipe is simple to throw together and packed with a ton of flavor despite its simple ingredients.
Recipe by Kelley Simmons on June 4, 2021
Prep time: PT5M
Total time: PT5M
Rating
5 stars (26 reviews)
Keywords
Asian Inspired Recipes, Japanese Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
3 mini Persian cucumbers, sliced (about 3 cups)
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp light brown sugar, or more if you like it sweeter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy
sesame seeds
Categories
Salad
Side Dish
Cuisine
Japanese
Steps
Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
Pour asian dressing on to the cucumbers and toss to combine. Serve with extra crushed red pepper flakes on top and sesame seeds for garnish!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 47 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 274 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Reviews
Abe on 2025-08-07 (5 stars): I make this all the time, and it’s excellent. Thanks for sharing.
DIANE on 2025-07-19 (5 stars): Love this recipe, I make it at least twice a week. I'm loving it so much. Thank you
Christine on 2025-06-05 (5 stars): Needed a quick side for my lunch today and this really hit the spot! Will be making this one again.
Chloe on 2025-05-13 (5 stars): Perfect 👌
Lori A Watkins on 2025-05-11 (5 stars): Delicious the first time I made it I added carrots. I don't think that was a good option for me. Just stick with the cucumbers was a great idea. I was wondering if I could add tofu to it
Meredith on 2025-02-24 (5 stars): Easy and delicious! Great to serve with a poke bowl. I used a hothouse cucumber thickly sliced and cut the slices in half. I happened to have a bottle of Aji-Mirin on hand so I used that along with rice vinegar instead of adding sugar.
song bird on 2025-02-09 (5 stars): delicious! We all loved the fresh taste!
Kelso on 2025-01-17 (5 stars): I made this tonight. It was very easy to make. My mother-in law, partner, and I absolutely loved it! We sprinkled red pepper flakes on top and 10/10. It was crunchy, flavorful, and refreshing. Will be making this again and writing this down. Thank you so much!
Douglas Bernard on 2025-01-05 (5 stars): SImple and good
Anna on 2025-01-04 (5 stars): Delicious and easy to make. I added perilla leaves to it and it went well together.
Rita Coleiro on 2024-10-15 (5 stars): Excellent taste
Jill on 2024-09-07 (5 stars): Easy, simple(I had all the ingredients), and taste so yummy. I added everything bagel seasoning instead of pepper flakes. Thank you!
Karlee Atkinson on 2024-08-18 (5 stars): Delicious and simple!! Instant hit. Excited to make for family get-togethers. Perfect summer side dish, and year round snack.
