Sesame Oil Cucumber Salad
A fresh and crunchy salad inspired by Asian flavors. Thinly sliced cucumber is dressed with sesame oil, garlic, and rice vinegar with a hint of chili. Perfect as a side dish or a light appetizer.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 cucumbers
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1 pinch salt
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- 1
Wash the cucumbers and slice them very thinly using a mandoline or a knife.
- 2
Peel and finely mince the garlic.
- 3
Cut the chili pepper into thin strips, removing the seeds if desired.
- 4
Place the cucumber in a salad bowl with the garlic and chili.
- 5
Pour in the sesame oil and rice vinegar.
- 6
Add a pinch of salt and toss gently.
- 7
Let rest in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra crunch, soak the cucumber slices in ice water for 30 minutes beforehand. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for more flavor. Serve well chilled.
