Description
This easy-to-make sesame cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for any meal and comes together in only 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1 clove garlic, minced, pressed, or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon 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. Then, slice in half length-wise, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces on a diagonal.
- 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!