What’s in the viral cucumber salad?

The classic version includes thinly sliced cucumbers, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, garlic, green onions, sesame seeds, and a touch of sugar. Some people also add MSG or chili oil for extra flavor.

What is the cucumber trend on TikTok?

It started with the “cucumber guy” shaking a deli container filled with cucumbers and seasonings. The fun mixing method, along with bold Asian-inspired flavors, helped it spread quickly across TikTok.

What are the benefits of the viral cucumber salad?

This dish is hydrating, low in calories, and full of antioxidants from garlic, sesame, and green onions. It’s also quick to prepare, making it an easy way to eat more fresh vegetables. If you love salads with both flavor and nutrition, check out these refreshing quinoa salads that balance protein and veggies beautifully.

What is a viral cucumber?

A “viral cucumber” isn’t a special variety of cucumber—it just refers to the regular cucumber recipe that went viral on TikTok. The key is how it’s prepared and seasoned, not the type of cucumber itself.

Viral Cucumber Salad – TikTok Recipe Everyone’s Making

Name: Viral Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, sliced; 1.5 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1 tsp sugar; Sprinkle of MSG; 1 clove garlic, grated; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Description

A quick and flavorful viral cucumber salad made famous on TikTok, with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and sesame seeds. Ready in just 5 minutes for a refreshing side or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cucumber, sliced

1.5 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

1 tsp fish sauce

1 tsp sugar

sprinkle MSG

1 clove garlic, grated

2 green onions, sliced

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Use a mandolin to slice the cucumber into a deli quart container, or slice thinly with a knife and place in a bowl.

2. Add soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, sugar, MSG, garlic, green onions, and sesame seeds.

3. Place the lid on the container and shake until cucumbers are evenly coated. If in a bowl, toss well.

4. Enjoy immediately for crunch, or refrigerate 1–2 hours for a quick pickled flavor.

Notes

The cucumbers will be crunchier if eaten right away, and softer with a pickle-like texture if left to marinate.

This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily for gatherings.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Salad
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 206
Sugar: 6.3g
Sodium: 1822mg
Fat: 17.2g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14.7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10.8g
Fiber: 1.9g
Protein: 5.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg