Name: Asian Sweet & Sour Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers Cucumber (thinly sliced); 1/2 Tsp Salt; 2 Tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp Sugar; 1 Tsp Soy sauce; 1 Tsp Sesame oil; 1 clove Garlic (minced); 1/4 Tsp Red pepper flakes (optional); 1 Tsp Sesame seeds (optional)

Asian Sweet & Sour Cucumber Salad

Crisp cucumber tossed in a simple sweet-and-tangy dressing makes a refreshing side dish that comes together in just a few minutes.

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Ingredients

Cucumber, thinly sliced 2 medium cucumbers
Salt 1/2 Tsp
Rice vinegar 2 Tbsp
Sugar 1 Tbsp
Soy sauce 1 Tsp
Sesame oil 1 Tsp
Garlic, minced 1 clove
Red pepper flakes, optional 1/4 Tsp
Sesame seeds, optional 1 Tsp

Instructions

Toss the cucumber with salt and let sit for 10–15 minutes. Drain off the excess liquid.
In a small bowl, stir together the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic until the sugar dissolves.
Add the dressing to the cucumber and toss to combine.
Top with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds, if using. Serve immediately or chill before serving.