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Asian Cucumber Salad: The Best Tangy & Crunchy Side for Any Meal

Turn simple cucumbers into a bold, crunchy side dish packed with flavor. This Asian cucumber salad is quick, refreshing, and impossible to stop eating.
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Ingredients
  

2 large cucumbers (about 500 g), thinly sliced or smashed

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions
 

  • Wash and slice or smash cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
    Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess liquid.
    In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and chili flakes.
    Add cucumbers to the dressing and toss well to coat evenly.
    Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the salad.
    Let sit for 5–10 minutes, then serve fresh or slightly chilled.