Name: Cucumber salad: Our take on the viral recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 Lebanese cucumbers; 2 long green onions, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp caster sugar; 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

We re-created the viral cucumber salad that everyone’s been obsessed with online. Not only does this salad take 5 minutes to whip up, but it uses foods you already have in your pantry. It’s delicious, simple and healthy.

Ingredients

2 Lebanese cucumbers

2 long green onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp fish sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp caster sugar

1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Method

Step 1

Using a mandolin, thinly slice cucumbers into rounds (ensure you use the mandolin safety guard). Alternately, using a knife, thinly slice cucumbers into rounds.

Step 2

In a screwtop jar combine cucumbers, onions, garlic, soy, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar and sesame seeds. Seal jar and shake to combine. Serve with extra sesame seeds.

What is the best salad cucumber?

In this recipe, we used Lebanese cucumbers which are a great option for salads. You do not need to peel them, all you need to do is chop it up and chuck it into your salad bowl. Lebanese cucumbers have a juicy texture and tender skin also perfect for pickling.

How do you keep cucumber salad from getting soggy?

To prevent cucumbers from getting soggy in the salad, add some salt to the slices first. This will release some of their juices and make them extra crispy.

When should I eat cucumber salad for weight loss?

Cucumber salads are a great, healthy option for lunches or snacks.

What does a cucumber salad contain?

Our cucumber salad contains cucumbers, green onions, toasted sesame seeds and garlic with a dressing made of soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil and caster sugar.

Sarah Murphy

Sarah began her career in the Australian food media industry 14 years ago. She is now the Food Editor for Better Homes and Gardens, Woman’s Day and Take 5 and loves creating clever and achievable recipes for readers (that will still impress too!)