Refreshing & Crunchy! 10-Minute Cucumber Cold Salad
No-Cook 10-Minute Cucumber Dish! Refreshing and Appetizing Cucumber Cold Salad
The perfect refreshing cucumber cold salad to awaken your appetite on hot summer days! This simple summer side dish can be whipped up in just 10 minutes without any cooking. It’s delicious even without meat or seafood, and it’s a fantastic low-calorie diet side! Enjoy the crispness of cucumbers and the delightful blend of textures.
Main Ingredients- 2/3 cucumber
- 5 imitation crab sticks (kani)
- 1/2 onion
- 50g red bell pepper
Refreshing Mustard Dressing- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp prepared mustard
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of black sesame seeds
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp prepared mustard
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of black sesame seeds
- 1 pinch salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your cucumber cold salad. Start by washing and draining all the vegetables.
Step 2
Thinly slice the cucumber lengthwise, then cut it into 0.3cm thick strips. Finely julienne the washed onion and red bell pepper. Shred the imitation crab sticks with your hands into bite-sized pieces. Once all your ingredients are prepped, you’re done with the preparation!
Step 3
Now, let’s make the refreshing mustard dressing that will make this salad shine! In a medium bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp prepared mustard, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 1.5 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt for balance and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Whisk everything together with a fork or spoon until well combined and smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Your delicious dressing is now ready.
Step 4
Add the julienned cucumber, shredded imitation crab sticks, sliced onion, and the vibrant red bell pepper to a large mixing bowl. Give them a gentle toss to distribute the ingredients.
Step 5
Pour all the prepared mustard dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Ensure the dressing coats everything evenly for the best flavor.
Step 6
Finally, gently mix everything together until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cucumber mushy. Your delicious cucumber cold salad is now complete! You can enjoy it immediately, or for an extra refreshing treat, chill it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this wonderful summer side dish!
