Spicy Cucumber Salad

My Spicy Cucumber Salad is a flavour bomb in a bite. The mellow and cool cucumber is coated in a good dose of tamari, rice vinegar and sesame oil, a spoonful of garlic and ginger, and spicy Sriracha, which all bring so much umami to this dish. The salad is topped off with sesame seeds and green onions, which add a little crunch. With just a few ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, you’ll have yourself a satisfying and flavourful salad. It couldn’t be easier to make! Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients:

• 2 large English cucumbers, quartered and cut into 1/3 inch slices

• 2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar

• 1 1/2 Tbsp tamari

• 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp Sriracha

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 shallot, finely chopped

• 1 clove of garlic, minced

• 1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

• Green onion, cut lengthwise into thin strips, as garnish

Instructions:

1. To a large mixing bowl, add the rice vinegar, tamari, granulated sugar, sesame oil, Sriracha, salt, shallot, garlic and ginger and whisk until fully incorporated.

2. Then, add the cucumbers and green onion and, using a large spoon, mix until well combined. Top with sesame seeds (optional) and strips of green onion and serve and enjoy! This salad is best enjoyed the day of.