Best Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pieces English Cucumbers (Thin‑skinned, seed core removed, cut into thirds then into sticks)
• 2 pieces Carrots (Medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin strips)
• 1 small piece Red Onion (Thinly sliced)
• 0.35 cup Rice Vinegar (Mild, slightly sweet vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce (Adds umami and depth)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce (Provides a subtle sweet‑savory note)
• 1 teaspoon Tamari (Gluten‑free soy sauce, adds salty depth)
• 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes) (Mildly spicy, bright red flakes)
• 1 tablespoon Mushroom Umami Blend (Dried mushroom powder for extra depth)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (Adds smoky earthiness)
• 1 pinch Celery Salt (Provides aromatic salty note)
• 1 lemon zest Lemon Zest (Fresh zest of one lemon)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (To draw out moisture from cucumbers and carrots)

Instructions

1. Prepare Cucumbers

   Trim the ends, cut each cucumber lengthwise, remove a small portion of the seeds, then cut into thirds and slice into sticks.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare Carrots

   Peel the carrots, trim the ends, and slice into thin strips (or grate if preferred).

   Time: PT2M

3. Salt the Vegetables

   Place the cucumber and carrot sticks in the mixing bowl, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of salt, toss, and let sit for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Red Onion

   Thinly slice a small red onion and add it to the bowl with the salted vegetables.

   Time: PT1M

5. Make the Dressing

   In a small cup, combine 0.35 cup rice vinegar, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp tamari, 1 tbsp gochugaru, 1 tbsp mushroom umami blend, 1 tsp smoked paprika, a pinch of celery salt, and the zest of one lemon. Stir until well mixed.

   Time: PT2M

6. Combine and Toss

   Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss thoroughly to coat every stick, and ensure the salt‑drawn moisture is re‑absorbed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Chill and Serve

   Transfer the salad to an airtight Tupperware container, refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld, then serve straight from the fridge.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

5g

Fiber

2g