Japanese Cucumber Salad

By JoyT

An easy and delicious side salad recipe for your favorite meal, this is light and refreshing. It’s a great combination of sweet and sour with a delicate nutty flavor from the sesame seeds.
Bonus – the cucumbers have an anti-inflammatory effect and are very hydrating, so it’s a great way to combat all the sodium from the salty foods you may have indulged in. This Japanese Cucumber Salad also makes a great side to a many meals (not just sushi!). I love it with a spicy fish or chicken dish.

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 a small white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from laaloosh.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Place cucumbers, dill and onions in a medium sized bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and sugar until sugar is fully dissolved.

Pour vinegar over cucumbers and onions, toss well. Top with toasted sesame seeds.