Sesame Cucumber Salad

Name: Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 2 medium Cucumber; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil; 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 6 Basil Leaves; 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 2 tsp Sesame Seed

A classic Chinese side from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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Origin

Categorized as Chinese Side in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/sesame_cucumber_salad/

Ingredients

2 mediumCucumber
1/2 tspSalt
2 tspSesame Seed Oil
2 tablespoonsRice Vinegar
6Basil Leaves
1/2 tspRed Chilli Flakes
2 tspSesame Seed

Instructions

01
Prep the cucumbers:
02
Peel the cucumbers. Cut them into quarters, lengthwise. (If the seeds are bitter, scrape out the seeds and discard.) Cut the cucumbers again, crosswise, into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
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Toss the salad:
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Place cucumbers into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Toss with sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, basil (if using), and chili flakes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using.