Description
Tiger Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Asian-inspired salad featuring crisp cucumber, fresh cilantro, and spicy Anaheim chilis, all tossed in a tangy sesame-soy dressing. This light and flavorful salad is perfect as a side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro, thick stems removed and chopped into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into thin strips
- 1 to 2 Anaheim chilis, thinly sliced (or other long green chilis, depending on desired spice level)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped cilantro, sliced English cucumber, Anaheim chilis, and green onions. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare and toss dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, then toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly with the dressing, ensuring the flavors meld together.
Notes
- Adjust the number of Anaheim chilis to control the heat level as desired.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill briefly before serving to let flavors meld.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a light, refreshing side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Tiger Salad, Asian salad, cilantro salad, cucumber salad, sesame dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian salad
