Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

Name: Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Japanese or Persian cucumbers; 4 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp white sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; a pinch of kosher salt; sesame seeds, as many as you like

UpdatedMay 6, 2026

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Easy pickled-style cucumber salad without cooking.

Directions

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Slice the cucumbers thinly
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Place them in a bowl, add a large pinch of kosher salt, and toss gently
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Set aside, and in another bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil
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Stir until well combined
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Add the sesame seeds to the cucumbers and toss gently
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Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss until well combined, pressing at the end to distribute the juices.
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Cover, and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hours. You can let it sit for up to a day for a more pickled salad.
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Enjoy with your favorite dinner, or eat it on its own as a delicious snack!

About This Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad) Recipe

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About $3.50–$4.00

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

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