Crispy Cucumber Salad: Super Simple Vegetarian Recipe
How to Make a Refreshing and Crispy Cucumber Salad – Easy Vegetarian Recipe
This is a simple cucumber salad that can be made with just one cucumber. It’s delicious to eat on its own like a salad, or it works wonderfully as a side dish. The combination of refreshing cucumber, a touch of sweetness, tanginess, and the nutty aroma of perilla seeds makes it a delightful and appetite-stimulating dish.
Main Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
Seasoning & Garnish
- 2/3 Tbsp salt
- 2/3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp ground perilla seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2/3 Tbsp salt
- 2/3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp ground perilla seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the fresh cucumbers thoroughly. Trim off the ends of the cucumbers, then slice them into bite-sized pieces, about 1cm thick. Slicing them slightly thicker will help maintain their crispiness.
Step 2
Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl. It’s time to mix in the delicious seasoning! Add 2/3 Tbsp salt, 2/3 Tbsp sugar, and 2 Tbsp vinegar. Gently toss the cucumbers with your hands to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed. This step will start to soften the cucumbers slightly and draw out some moisture.
Step 3
Now, let’s add the key ingredients that will enhance the flavor of your cucumber salad. Add 2 Tbsp of ground perilla seeds for a nutty flavor and 1 Tbsp of sesame oil for its smooth aroma. Gently mix again with your hands. It’s important to mix well so the ground perilla seeds don’t clump.
Step 4
Finally, sprinkle 1 tsp of toasted sesame seeds over the top. Give it a gentle toss to distribute the nutty aroma of the sesame seeds throughout the salad, completing the dish.
Step 5
Ta-da! Your fresh and crispy cucumber salad is ready. It’s delicious served immediately, or you can chill it in the refrigerator for an even more refreshing taste. This dish is perfect as a side dish for your meals or as a light and healthy salad.
