Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing healthy side dish made with Persian cucumbers, rice vinegar dressing, sesame oil, and chili oil.

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5 Persian cucumbers

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tbsp sesame oil

3/4 tbsp light soy sauce

1/2–1 tbsp sugar

3/4 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp chili oil

1/2 tbsp sesame seeds

1/2 tbsp garlic minced (optional)

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

2. Continue slicing at an angle into oval pieces.

3. Add cucumbers to a bowl and sprinkle with salt.

4. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

5. Drain released water and rinse briefly for 10 seconds.

6. Return cucumbers to bowl and add sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and garlic.

7. Stir well until combined and serve.

Adjust sugar and chili oil to taste.

Best served fresh for maximum crunch.