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Chili Crunch Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Crisp Persian cucumbers and green onions are tossed in a savory, tangy dressing with chili crunch and sesame oil in this quick, no-cook salad. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, flavorful side dish to serve right away or chill for later.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 8 Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili crunch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Season the vegetables.

    In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, green onions, and salt. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly.

  2. Mix the dressing.

    In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili crunch, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined and the sugar dissolves.

  3. Toss the salad.

    Pour the dressing over the cucumber and green onion mixture. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.

  4. Serve.

    Serve immediately, or cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat. Toss again just before serving.

Notes

  • For the best crunch, slice the cucumbers shortly before serving.
  • Chili crunch varies in heat and saltiness, so adjust the amount to suit your taste.
  • If making the salad ahead, refrigerate it covered and toss again before serving.