Description
10 Minute Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad) is a vibrant, tangy dish that embodies the refreshing flavors of Japanese cuisine. Perfect for warm days, this quick salad features crisp cucumber slices tossed in a sweet and sour dressing, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal. Whether you serve it as a light lunch or a side at dinner, its bright taste and colorful presentation are sure to impress your guests. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare! Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personal touch.
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 cucumbers with sea salt and let sit for 3 to 6 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Squeeze excess moisture from cucumbers; rinse if too salty.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice apple vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Toss cucumbers with dressing until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for an extra refreshing bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg