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Bowl of spicy cucumbers with chopsticks resting on the bowl.

Spicy Cucumber Salad

Easy, delicious, and healthy. This spicy asian inspired cucumber salad is addictive! It comes together so quickly, and all in a mason jar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 persian cucumbers or one english cucumber
  • ½ tsp salt for water extraction
  • ½ tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp chili oil (I use Trader Joe's Chili Onion Crunch)
  • ¾-1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Method
 

  1. Start by slicing your cucumber to your preferred size. I usually do about ½ inch thick coins. Spread the cucumbers in an even layer on a plate, and sprinkle of salt. Place the cucumbers in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. This draws out moisture from the cucumber and yields a crunchier cucumber!
  2. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a mason jar add in sesame oil, garlic, chili oil, sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Add the lid on the jar and give this a good shake until everything is combined.
  3. When the cucumbers have released water, rinse them off and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the cucumbers to the mason jar, add the lid, and give a gentle shake.
  4. Once the cucumbers are coated, serve and enjoy! Feel free to add sesame seeds or furikake seasoning for added flavor and texture.