Japanese Mashed Cucumber Salad Recipe by Yuki Ohtani
 Yuki Ohtani @yuki_japanesefood California, USA Super easy and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a quick side dish. The simple combination of sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar brings out the cucumber’s natural flavor, making it incredibly tasty. It pairs wonderfully with cold beer, making it a great choice for casual gatherings or a light meal! Plus, it gets even better when left overnight, so you can enjoy it the next day too. Super easy and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a quick side dish. The simple combination of sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar brings out the cucumber’s natural flavor, making it incredibly tasty. It pairs wonderfully with cold beer, making it a great choice for casual gatherings or a light meal! Plus, it gets even better when left overnight, so you can enjoy it the next day too. Japanese Mashed Cucumber Salad Share its first Cooksnap! Super easy and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a quick side dish. The simple combination of sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar brings out the cucumber’s natural flavor, making it incredibly tasty. It pairs wonderfully with cold beer, making it a great choice for casual gatherings or a light meal! Plus, it gets even better when left overnight, so you can enjoy it the next day too. Super easy and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a quick side dish. The simple combination of sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar brings out the cucumber’s natural flavor, making it incredibly tasty. It pairs wonderfully with cold beer, making it a great choice for casual gatherings or a light meal! Plus, it gets even better when left overnight, so you can enjoy it the next day too. Cooking Instructions prep 5 min 1 Smash the cucumber and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once water starts to release, squeeze out the moisture using a paper towel. 2 Place the cucumber in a jar and add ★ (1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp sugar) and sesame seeds (if desired). Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The flavor is best the next day! 1 Smash the cucumber and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once water starts to release, squeeze out the moisture using a paper towel. 1 Smash the cucumber and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once water starts to release, squeeze out the moisture using a paper towel. 2 Place the cucumber in a jar and add ★ (1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp sugar) and sesame seeds (if desired). Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The flavor is best the next day! 2 Place the cucumber in a jar and add ★ (1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp sugar) and sesame seeds (if desired). Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. The flavor is best the next day! Share its first Cooksnap! Cooksnaps Did you make this recipe? Share a picture of your creation! Copied! on April 29, 2025 22:02 California, USA Hi, I'm a Japanese mom in the US and raising two kids (7&5)🇯🇵🇺🇸 Authentic Japanese Home-cooked recipes ❤️ Dinner always comes around fast between school, activities, and daily chaos. Cooking isn’t my favorite, but you know I have to do it. I focus on meals that are easy, healthy, and delicious. I believe in the power of simple, consistent meals—eating healthy only makes a difference if it’s doable daily. For other busy moms, I’m sharing easy Japanese recipes that fit right into our American family life 🫶❤️ Instagrum@yuki_ohtani_ Tiktok@ Comments Similar Recipes Cucumber Salad Cucumber Salad The only thing i do differently on the recipe is i use one large seedless cucumber, around 12" and omit the tomatoes. Very tasty side dish, enjoy! Chopper71 Pickled Cucumber - Asian Cucumber Salad Pickled Cucumber - Asian Cucumber Salad I'm sharing another pickled cucumber recipe, which is also easy and quick to make. As long as you have all the ingredients at home, you can prepare this dish in half an hour. You can serve this dish after marinating it for 30 minutes, but the longer you marinate it, the more flavorful it'll get. Make sure you keep the pickled cucumber in the refrigerator. And I recommend finishing it within 5 days. This pickled cucumber can be served as an appetizer or a side with any meaty or hearty dish. The refreshing and crunchy cucumber will cut right through the grease. 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