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Spicy Cucumber Salad

A crisp and refreshing cucumber salad tossed in a bold chili oil, garlic, and sesame dressing that delivers the perfect balance of heat and tang.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Summer
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and place in a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and allow them to rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Drain excess liquid released from the cucumbers.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic.
  5. Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss well.
  6. Add sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  7. Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.

Notes

For extra crunch, use Persian cucumbers and serve immediately after tossing.