# Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

> Enjoy thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a delicious tangy and savory dressing for this easy Asian cucumber salad. A great choice for an appetizer or as a side dish!

**Prep time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 25 minutes
**Servings:** 12

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## Ingredients

- 15 Persian cucumbers
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 2.25 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1.5-3 tbsp sugar (see notes)
- 2.25 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp chili oil
- 1.5 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced (optional)

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## Shopping List

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 15 Persian cucumbers
- [ ] Garlic (for 1.5 tbsp minced, optional)

### 🧂 Pantry & Condiments
- [ ] Salt (need 1.5 tsp)
- [ ] Sesame oil (need 1.5 tbsp)
- [ ] Light soy sauce (need 2.25 tbsp)
- [ ] Sugar (need 1.5-3 tbsp, adjust to taste)
- [ ] Rice vinegar (need 2.25 tbsp)
- [ ] Chili oil (need 3 tbsp)
- [ ] Sesame seeds (need 1.5 tbsp)

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## Instructions

1. **Slice the cucumbers.** Rinse and slice one end of the cucumber at an angle.

2. **Continue slicing.** Continue slicing at an angle. Slices should look more oval than round. Thickness should be up to preference.

3. **Salt the cucumbers.** Add to a bowl/container and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of salt.

4. **Draw out water.** Mix that well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out the water.

5. **Drain and rinse.** Drain the water and give the cucumbers a quick 10 seconds rinse before returning back to the bowl/container.

6. **Add the dressing.** Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.

7. **Serve.** Stir until well combined and serve. Enjoy!

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## Notes

**Sugar:** Start with 1/2 tbsp of sugar and taste. If needed, add more sugar to the dressing. For me, it depends on the day and type of chili oil I use. Adjust accordingly to your preference.

**Garlic:** Optional but highly recommended. I sometimes add it, and sometimes don't—it just depends on what I prefer for the day.

**Chili oil:** The amount of chili oil should be up to heat preference. Adjust accordingly. Here's my homemade chili oil recipe. Or you can also try my easy 5-minute version.

**Best served immediately.**

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