Copycat Din Tai Fung Cucumber Salad

This copycat Din Tai Fung cucumber salad is fresh and simple with a sesame chili soy vinaigrette. Sprinkle with crushed chile flakes just before serving if you like more heat.

white square plate with sliced cucumber salad in chili sesame vinaigrette
Prep Time:
10 mins
Stand Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (1 1/4 pound) English cucumber, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili oil

Directions

  1. Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 30 minutes.

  2. Rinse cucumbers with water to remove salt, and pat dry with paper towels.

  3. In a separate bowl whisk soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and chili oil until smooth.

  4. Add cucumber slices to the oil mixture; stir to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

43 Calories
2g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 43
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 504mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 167mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.