Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• ·2 large English cucumbers
• ·1 tsp salt
• ·3 cloves garlic, minced
• ·2 tbsp soy sauce
• ·1 tbsp rice vinegar
• ·1 tsp sesame oil
• ·1 tsp sugar
• ·1 tsp chili crisp or ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ·1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• ·2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Lay the cucumbers on a cutting board and lightly smash them with the flat side of a knife until they crack open.

2. 2

   Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-size pieces and place them in a colander. Toss with the salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili crisp.

4. 4

   Pat the cucumbers dry with a paper towel and transfer them to a serving bowl.

5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.

6. 6

   Top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for extra flavor.