Sushi Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers with tangy rice vinegar, sesame oil, and nori for refreshing Japanese-inspired flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
→ Dressing
03 - 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
→ Garnishes
09 - 1 toasted nori sheet, cut into thin strips
10 - 1 tablespoon pickled ginger, chopped (optional)
11 - 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place sliced cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Gently squeeze out excess water and transfer to a large bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
03 - Add the green onions and dressing to the cucumbers. Toss well to combine.
04 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and toss again.
05 - Top with nori strips, pickled ginger, and avocado if using. Serve immediately for best texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like your favorite sushi roll but takes zero cooking skills
- The salt trick makes cucumbers impossibly crunchy and perfect
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
- Letting cucumbers sit with salt changes their texture from watery to crisp
- The dressing tastes better after it sits for five minutes
- Nori wilts quickly so add it right before serving
03 -
- English cucumbers stay crisper longer than regular ones
- Toasting sesame seeds in a dry pan takes two minutes and makes a huge difference