Description
This easy-to-make sesame cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for any meal, and comes together in only 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large (or 2 small) English (seedless) cucumber, cut into 1-inch pieces (cut in half length-wise, then 1-inch pieces on a diagonal
- 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1 clove garlic, minced, pressed, or grated
- 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional: 1 avocado, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Gently smash the cucumber pieces with the side of a knife (this gives them more texture and the ability to soak up the dressing
- Whisk all dressing ingredients except the sesame seeds in the bottom of a medium bowl.
- Add the cucumbers and toss them together. (add more soy sauce if needed)
- Top with the sesame seeds. Enjoy!