Vibrant cucumbers, veggies, and savory Asian dressing, elevated with sesame oil and fresh cilantro for lively flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (gluten-free if desired)
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
11 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
12 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
13 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, add sliced cucumbers, red onion, julienned carrot, scallions, and chopped cilantro, and gently mix to distribute evenly.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey or sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced red chili if using until fully incorporated.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the bowl of vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Set the salad aside for a minimum of 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad just before serving for added texture.
