Quick Cucumber Salad
Refreshing and simple, this is the perfect side to quickly prepare to go along with any meal.
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 2-3 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 TBSP rice vinegar (or seasoned rice vinegar, which is sweetened)
- 1-2 TBSP maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt (more to taste)
- 1 TBSP sesame seeds
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Variation: add 1 chopped avocado, some halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, or fresh dill
Instructions
- Peel and slice the cucumbers thinly, on a bias for that fancy diagonal shape if desired. You can use a mandolin here if you have one.
- Optional step, to increase sesame flavor: Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet on medium heat, until golden and fragrant, or even in the microwave for about 45-60.
- In a salad bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Toss cucumbers in and let chill for 30 minutes ideally for flavors to absorb. Keeps up to 2 days.
