Description
10 Minute Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad) is a vibrant and refreshing addition to any meal. This quick salad showcases crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers that are tossed in a tangy dressing made from rice apple vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Perfect for warm days or as a colorful side dish at gatherings, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable. You can enhance it with other fresh vegetables or proteins to suit your taste. With its delightful crunch and balance of flavors, 10 Minute Sunomono is sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy option for everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Japanese cucumber
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons rice apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumber using a mandoline slicer. Toss the slices with sea salt and let them sit for 3 to 6 minutes to draw out moisture. Squeeze out excess liquid after resting.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice apple vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Toss the cucumbers with the dressing in a serving dish. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg