Sesame Cucumber Salad

2 steps · 22 min total

1. 01

   Prep the Cucumbers

   Peel the cucumbers, then cut them into quarters lengthwise. If you find the seeds are bitter, you can scrape them out and discard them at this point.

   Once quartered, cut the cucumbers crosswise into pieces about 1/2-inch thick.

2. 02

   Dress the Salad

   Transfer the prepped cucumbers to a serving bowl. Sprinkle them with salt, then toss gently. Add the sesame oil, rice vinegar, basil (if you're using it), and chili flakes, tossing again to coat everything evenly. Finish by sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds, if you like.