Asian Cucumber Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Base
01 -
2 big cucumbers, sliced thin
→ Dressing
02 -
15 ml soy sauce
03 -
2 minced garlic cloves
04 -
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
05 -
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
06 -
15 ml sesame oil
07 -
15 ml honey
08 -
60 ml rice vinegar
→ Garnish
09 -
15 g fresh cilantro, chopped up
10 -
2 green onions, sliced thin
11 -
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# Instructions:
01 -
Put rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes into a big bowl. Whisk them together so everything blends smoothly.
02 -
Drop the cucumber slices into the same bowl. Gently stir to make sure every piece gets coated well.
03 -
Leave the cucumbers in the dressing for a good 10 minutes so they soak up all that tasty flavor.
04 -
Right before serving, sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro for an extra pop of flavor.
# Notes:
01 -
For the crispiest bite, serve the salad as soon as possible after marinating.