Japanese Cucumber salad is an easy way to turn a cucumber into a salad that your entire family will enjoy.  The taste and texture of this dish combined with the simplicity in preparation make this simple salad an great choice with any meal.

Cucumbers are probably one of the most underrated vegetables I have come across.  Healthy and nutritious, they can be added to salads, served on their own, made into drinks, and made into pickles.  Japanese cucumbers (kyuri) sold in the grocery stores look a bit different than their counterparts in the US.  They are a bit thinner and the skin is covered with small thorns that can be irritating to touch.  But they are every bit as delicious and can be used in much the same way.

Although you can peel and dice your cucumbers, I use a julienne slicer to slice the cucumber in to long, thin strips.  The increased surface area of the vegetables allows it to soak up more of that delicious Wafu dressing.

Japanese Cucumber salad using delicious Kyuri,  is one of the simplest and most delicious appetizers you can make, refreshing on a hot day and not too heavy to fill you up.  It goes well with virtually every meal and makes a terrific side dish.

If you enjoy Kyuri, you can also check out some other Japanese veggies on my blog.

(Originally Published June 2021, Republished January 2023)