Cucumber Salad with Soy Sauce

Smashed cucumbers tossed in a savory, tangy soy-sesame dressing — a refreshing, quick side ready in 10 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: Salad, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 70

2 English cucumbers

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp sesame seeds

2 tbsp sliced green onion

Step 1: Smash the cucumbers with the flat side of a knife, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

Tip: Smashing helps the cucumbers absorb the dressing better than slicing alone.

Step 2: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, sugar, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3: Toss the cucumbers with the dressing until well coated.

Step 4: Let sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step 5: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion before serving.

Serve this salad within a few hours of making it for the best crunch, since the cucumbers release water over time.