Quick & Flavorful Cucumber Salad Recipe
Diet-Friendly! 5-Minute Super Easy Cucumber Salad: Crisp Texture and Subtle Savory Taste
Introducing a super simple cucumber salad that’s refreshingly crisp and subtly savory, perfect as a light side dish or a healthy diet meal. With just a hint of sesame oil and nutty sesame seeds, this salad is surprisingly addictive and will have you reaching for more. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal option for busy days.
Main Ingredients- 1 fresh cucumber
- 1 pinch of coarse salt (for salting the cucumber)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cucumber thoroughly and pat it dry. Lightly score the cucumber with the back of a knife or a vegetable peeler, creating a crisscross pattern. This helps the seasoning to penetrate better and improves the texture. (Tip: Avoid scoring too deeply.)
Step 2
Sprinkle the scored cucumber evenly with a pinch of coarse salt and let it sit for about 10 minutes. This process draws out excess moisture, ensuring a crisp bite, and also helps to mellow any bitterness.
Step 3
After 10 minutes, gently squeeze out any liquid released from the cucumber. Then, slice it along the score marks into bite-sized pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. Slicing them too thinly might reduce the satisfying chewiness, so aim for a moderate thickness.
Step 4
Place the sliced cucumber in a bowl and add 1 Tablespoon of fragrant sesame oil. Toss gently to coat the cucumber evenly. The aroma of the sesame oil will infuse the cucumber, enhancing its flavor.
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of whole or crushed sesame seeds to finish. If you crush the sesame seeds slightly before adding, you can enjoy an even nuttier flavor. (Tip: Adjust the amount of sesame seeds according to your preference.)
Step 6
Voila! Your incredibly simple yet deliciously satisfying cucumber salad is ready. The crisp texture combined with the subtle savory notes makes it a perfect accompaniment to any meal, almost like a ‘rice thief’! Cucumbers are really affordable these days, so make plenty of this salad with them.
Step 7
Everyone, try making this super easy cucumber salad recipe today for a delicious and healthy diet meal or a wonderful side dish! It’s perfect for when you don’t have much of an appetite.
