Name: Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame chili oil (you may find this at Trader Joe’s) or 1/2 tablespoon chili oil + 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; Juice of 1/2 lime; 1-2 cloves garlic, minced or grated; 3 English cucumbers (seedless), sliced; Salt, to taste; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Description

A flavorful, crisp and refreshing recipe for a simple homemade sesame cucumber salad.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame chili oil (you may find this at Trader Joe’s) or 1/2 tablespoon chili oil + 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Juice of 1/2 lime
1–2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
3 English cucumbers (seedless), sliced
Salt, to taste
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Whisk together the rice vinegar, oil(s), lime juice, and garlic or shake up everything in a jar.
Add the cucumber slices to a large bowl along with a couple pinches of salt.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and toss.
Sprinkle in the green onions, chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Give the salad another toss to combine.
Drizzle more oil over the top of the salad if desired. Enjoy!