How to Make Cucumber Salad Perfect for your Next Poke Bowl

Social media is a strange thing because these trends go viral and they become the next big thing. And food is not exempt from these trends which is why cucumber salad of all things is having a serious moment right now. I love cucumbers and I have been enjoying this delicious salad now for quite some time. It’s so simple to make and it goes perfectly on a poke bowl but equally satisfying on its own. I understand the virality of this trend.

The version of the cucumber salad that is currently going viral has some sort of dairy aspect, which I think is usually Greek yogurt. In my version, I am making this asian inspired without dairy and with sesame oil, rice vinegar, a dash of white pepper, and garnished with sesame seeds. And that’s it. My cucumber salad recipe is so simple and so tasty, you might just want this in the fridge waiting for you for your next snack!

Makes about 1 cup of salad which is enough for 2 people.

Ingredients:

2 persian cucumbers or 2 pickling cukes, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons of sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce

2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar

Small dash of white pepper (optional)

Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Make the salad dressing by combining the sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, white pepper, and soy sauce. Give it a quick stir to combine.
2. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and stir to make sure the cucumbers are covered with the dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds. Use immediately, or store it in an airtight container and use within about 3 days, although, it probably won’t last long!