Japanese Cucumber Salad

This chilled Japanese cucumber salad is quick, crisp, cool, and refreshing, with a tangy-sweet flavor that still tastes good even a day after you make it!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 91 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 medium cucumbers
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel cucumbers. Halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Slice into 1/4-inch thick half moons.

Step 2

Mix vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved. Add cucumbers and stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve cold.