Cucumber Salad

Prep Time:  15 minutes     Cooking Time:  0 minutes 
Equipment: bowl, knife, rolling pin, cutting board
Servings: 5       Serving Size: ½  cup

Ingredients: 
2 medium English cucumbers

1 tablespoon of minced red onion

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 ½  teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoon soy sauce

2 teaspoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Red pepper flakes, to taste
 

Instructions: 

1. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, smash the cucumbers, then slice into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl.

2. Add the red onion, salt, and sugar, and toss to combine.

3. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

4. Drizzle the dressing over the cucumbers, then toss to coat.

5. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

Variations: 

● Add lime juice at the end to add a lemony and juicy flavor. 

● Instead of smashing cucumbers cut into desired shapes to make a fun salad!