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Japanese Salad

Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Ponzu Dressing

2.93 from 76 votes
This cucumber and tomato salad is ready in less than 15 minutes and has a light and refreshing ponzu dressing!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
  • 1/3 cup red onion (about 1/4 of a small onion)
  • cilantro
  • sesame seeds
Ponzu Dressing
  • 1/4 cup ponzu
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Wash and cut tomatoes and cucumbers into small bite sized pieces. Thinly slice red onions. Rough chop cilantro. Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix ponzu, sugar, and olive oil in a small bowl. Mix until sugar has dissolved. Store dressing in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
  3. Mix vegetables with salad dressing and top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.