Sesame Ginger Cucumber Salad

Written By nourishher .

Fresh, crunchy and full of sesame ginger flavour, this easy cucumber salad takes about 10 minutes to make and is a delicious way to use summer garden cucumbers.

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: None | Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced

  • 1–2 tbsp YGY Easy Eats Sesame Ginger Blend

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional

  • Chilli flakes or chilli crisp, optional

Make It

1. Slice
Thinly slice the cucumber into rounds and add to a bowl with the red onion.

2. Season
Add Sesame Ginger Blend, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar and sesame oil.

3. Toss
Toss everything together until the cucumbers are evenly coated.

4. Finish
Add sesame seeds and chilli flakes or chilli crisp, if desired.

5. Serve
Enjoy right away for the best crunch.

🥒 Health It Up

Cucumbers are made mostly of water, making them a refreshing addition to summer meals.

Keep the peel on when you can—it provides some additional fibre and nutrients, including vitamin K.

But my favourite benefit might be the simplest:

Cucumbers make it really easy to eat more vegetables.

Use them in salads, bowls and wraps, or slice them thick and use them instead of crackers with your favourite dips.

Nothing fancy.

Just another colourful vegetable on your plate.

💡 Denise's Kitchen Wisdom

Red onion too strong?
Soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes, drain and add them to the salad.

Want more tang?
Add another splash of rice vinegar.

Want some heat?
Add chilli flakes or a little chilli crisp.

Have regular garden cucumbers instead of English cucumbers?
Absolutely use them. If the skin is tough, peel all or part of it. If they're very seedy, scoop out some of the centre before slicing.

Make It a Meal

This is a great side dish, but adding protein turns it into a more substantial meal.

Try it with:

  • Grilled chicken

  • Salmon

  • Shrimp

  • Edamame

  • Sesame Ginger Meatballs

Add rice or quinoa if you'd like something more substantial.

Why You'll Love It

✓ Ready in 10 minutes
✓ No cooking required
✓ Perfect for garden cucumbers
✓ Fresh and crunchy
✓ Easy to customize
✓ Uses one flavour-packed seasoning blend

Got More Cucumbers?

If your garden is producing cucumbers faster than you can eat them, don't stop here.

I've gathered lots of simple ideas for using fresh cucumbers and tomatoes—from quick pickles and tzatziki to salsa, bowls and garden-fresh appetizers.

👉 Garden Abundance — What to Do With All Those Tomatoes and Cucumbers

👉 Shop YGY Easy Eats Sesame Ginger Blend

Your garden did the hard part. Now let's eat it. 💚

— Denise

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