Cucumber Sunomono Salad
Thinly sliced cucumbers dressed in a sweet‑sour rice vinegar dressing, topped with sesame seeds.
Total
5 min
Prep
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 large cucumber
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the cucumber into half‑moon shapes using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Place the cucumber slices in a serving bowl, pour the dressing over them, toss to coat, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
94
5% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.8 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
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