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Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Small white plate of halved cucumbers with seeds taken out tossed in a soy / sesame oil sauce and topped with sesame seeds and cilantro.
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This simple Asian inspired cucumber salad recipe has soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Easy Asian cucumber salad can be made in 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1lb (2 large) cucumber, seeded & sliced, peel stays on
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce, regular or gluten free
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Aleppo red pepper flakes - optional for heat
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves - as garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted - as garnish

Instructions

  • OPTIONAL: Bring a small pan to medium heat and add sesame seeds.  Cook ~ 2 min or until seeds are evenly brown, watching and stirring when needed.  Set aside on a plate.
  • Mix all ingredients, except sesame seeds and cilantro, in a bowl.  
  • Add salt to taste and more chili flakes if you prefer more spice.  
  • Garnish salad with cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Eat it.  Be happy and thoughtful.  Beckie

Notes

  • Don't have Aleppo Red Pepper flakes?  Use regular red chili flakes (like Pizza Hut!)

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