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Sesame Cucumber Salad

Salads are essentially the best thing to serve during the hot summer months. They are refreshing and healthy at the same time. And almost no salad is as fresh as the sesame cucumber salad. It’s the best cooling side dish to serve alongside grilled chicken, short rib, or fish, it is also an excellent topping for a rice bowl, but the bold flavor of the sauce makes it great on its own, too! 

If you are confused about which type of cucumbers to use, it is strongly recommended to opt for Persian cucumbers. They are seedless, available in almost any supermarket, and their compactness helps them hold more flavor than bigger, more water-logged ones. If you can’t find Persian Cucumbers, this recipe works great with Kirby cucumbers, too. 

This summer salad is super easy to make, so don’t hesitate to save it for your next outdoor dinner or weekend lunch!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Difficulty Level: Low
Sesame Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
Cucumbers - 4 cups (thickly sliced)
Sesame oil - 2 tbsp.
Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp.
Ginger - 1 tsp.
Honey - to taste
Salt - to taste
Cilantro - 1/4 cup (roughly chopped)
Chili oil - for serving ( )
Sesame - to taste
Soy sauce - 1 tsp.
Method of Preparation:
  1. Transfer the cut cucumbers into a bowl and toss with 2 tsp of salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Make sure you don’t leave the cubes for too long, or they’ll become far too salty! Rinse, drain, and pat dry.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil and seeds, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, and honey.
  3. Add the cucumbers into the dressing bowl and toss to combine them, then toss with cilantro. Serve drizzled with chili seed oil, if desired.
Chef's Tip:
You can also use black sesame to fancy up the meal, as seen in the photo.
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