Description
A refreshing, crisp cucumber salad with a savory-sweet Asian-inspired dressing. Perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or a light summer appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced
- 1 tsp salt (for prepping)
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly and toss with salt; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Rinse cucumbers with cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
- Stir in minced garlic and let the dressing sit for 2 minutes.
- Toss the dried cucumbers in the dressing until evenly coated.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.