Description
10 Minute Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad) is a quick and refreshing dish that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine. This vibrant salad combines thinly sliced cucumbers with a tangy dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar, resulting in a delightful crunch and burst of flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light appetizer, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes! Serve it alongside grilled meats, sushi, or atop rice bowls for an added crunch. With its healthful ingredients and low-calorie count, the Sunomono salad is a guilt-free option that will impress your guests while satisfying your taste buds.
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 and toss with sea salt. Let it sit for 3 to 6 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumbers and rinse if too salty.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together rice apple vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds until the sugar dissolves.
- Toss the cucumbers in the dressing until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (75g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg