This Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad is the easiest lunch idea that’s so refreshing! Make it in minutes and store it in a mason jar for a quick and easy meal prep solution!
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This Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad recipe was born out of a random Instagram story I watched several weeks ago – it struck me with inspiration and I just knew I had to give it a try, with my own spin on it of course! My family loves this recipe – it’s the perfect easy lunch on the go, and it makes a delicious healthy side dish to your favourite Asian-style meals like my Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp with Rice or this Healthier Sesame Orange Chicken.
If you’ve got cucumbers and a few other simple Asia-style n ingredients at home then you’re about 5 minutes away from this delicious Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad. The best way to make this salad is in a Mason Jar – simply add the cucumbers and all the dressing ingredients, shake and enjoy. Or, add everything together and place in the fridge for up to 2 days and enjoy this Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad whenever you’re in a pinch and need a healthy snack or lunch!
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I hope you love this salad as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite easy pre-ahead lunch idea? I’d love to know!Looking for more recipes like this Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad? You’ll love these:
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Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad
This Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad is the easiest lunch idea that's so refreshing! Make it in minutes and store it in a mason jar for quick and easy lunch prep!
Recipe: Ingredients
- 1 long English cucumber
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- sea salt (to taste - I use 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon raw or toasted sesame seeds
Recipe: Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumber using a mandoline if you have one. If not, simply slice by hand as thin as you can using a sharp kitchen knife.
- Add the cucumber slices to a large mason jar.
- Pour the rice vinegar, sesame oil, sea salt and sesame seeds into the mason jar.
- Place the lid on tightly and shake well to combine.
- Enjoy immediately or place in the fridge to enjoy up to 2 days later.
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Japanese Cucumber Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 39
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 221mg6%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 158IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
Made this tonight as a side dish to an Asian meal. It was fabulous, and a hit with both littles & adults!
So glad you loved it! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Made this as a side dish with Korean ground beef rice bowl. Was super delicious!
So glad you liked it! 🙂
No need to pre-wilt the cucumber?
Nope! 🙂
Super easy and very tasty1. Added a bit of thin sliced red paper for color;
Serving w/Asian halibut;
Thanks for the recipe!
Sounds delicious! Glad you like it!🙂