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Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 89
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Persian or English cucumbers (about 4-5 small)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1½ tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp chili crisp or chili oil with sediment
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Smash cucumbers with the flat side of a knife, then cut into 1-inch chunks and transfer to a colander.
  2. Toss with salt and let drain for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili crisp, garlic, and sugar until smooth.
  4. Pat cucumbers dry, toss with dressing, scallions, and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

The salad is best right away. If you need a few minutes, stop after patting the cucumbers dry and keep the dressing separate, then toss just before serving.