Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

Directions

Slice cucumbers
Add a tablespoon of salt and let sit for 5 mins
Rinse the cucumbers to remove salt
Pat cucumbers dry with a paper towel

To make dressing:
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon chili oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Optional– red pepper flakes

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