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Viral Cucumber Salad

A light and refreshing cucumber salad with rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil for a quick side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh dill or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water.
  2. Thinly slice the cucumbers using a sharp knife.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion using a sharp knife.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture and toss gently to coat.
  7. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Before serving, toss the salad again and garnish with fresh dill or cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce to the dressing for a savory twist.