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Viral TikTok Cucumber Salad
The refreshing salad that took TikTok by storm! Thinly sliced cucumbers tossed with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and chili crisp in a deli container. Shake, eat, and enjoy the crunch.
Prep15 mins
Cook0 mins
Serves4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Persian cucumbers (about 3-4) or 1 English cucumber
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 tsp sugar
- 1.5 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1.5 tsp chili crisp (or to taste)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 scallions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Thinly slice cucumbers into rounds (use a mandoline for best results).
- 2. Place cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- 3. Rinse cucumbers thoroughly and drain excess water.
- 4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili crisp until sugar dissolves.
- 5. Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss to combine.
- 6. Let sit 5 minutes to absorb flavors. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
- 7. Serve immediately while still crunchy, or refrigerate up to 1 day. The flavors get better with time!
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