Soy Garlic Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Cucumbers and scallions in soy-garlic dressing, finished with sesame. Fresh, savory, and quick to prepare.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
→ Dressing
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Arrange thinly sliced cucumbers and scallions in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk until blended.
03 - Drizzle dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly to distribute.
04 - Allow salad to rest for 5 minutes so flavors integrate. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
# Recipe Expert Tips:
01 -
- Uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
- Goes from fridge to table in only ten minutes
- Vegan and dairy-free so it fits nearly any diet
- The savory garlic soy dressing hits all the right notes
02 -
- Low calorie high in fiber and ultra hydrating
- Perfect for last minute meal prep
- Free from dairy and entirely plant-based
03 -
- Always use super fresh cucumbers They should be firm with no soft spots
- Slice everything as evenly as possible for consistent dressing coverage
- Do not skip the resting time before serving Those five minutes make all the difference in flavor infusion