Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

Enjoy thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a deliciously spicy, tangy, and savory dressing with this Easy Asian Cucumber Salad. It's a refreshing side dish that's perfect as an appetizer or accompaniment to your main course.

Ingredients:

• 5 Persian cucumbers

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ tablespoon sesame oil

• ¾ tablespoon light soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• ¾ tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)

• ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
  
  

Instructions:

1. Rinse the cucumbers and slice them at an angle into oval-shaped pieces, adjusting the thickness to your preference.

2. Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to draw out excess water.

3. After refrigeration, drain the released water and rinse the cucumbers under running water for about 10 seconds. Gently squeeze out any remaining water and return them to the bowl.

4. Add sesame oil, light soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame seeds to the cucumbers.

5. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
   
   

Serving Size:
This recipe yields approximately 4 servings.

Nutritional Information:
While specific nutritional values are not provided, this salad is generally low in calories and rich in flavor. To maintain its refreshing and crunchy texture, it's best served immediately after preparation.