Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad

Name: Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: ¼ cup Chinkiang vinegar (if needed, substitute with equal parts balsamic vinegar & white vinegar); 1 tsp chili flavored oil, hot; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt; 1 medium English cucumber, sliced; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted, crushed; 2 tbsp cilantro, torn

By Andrew Dole

Servings: 6

This salad will delight all the senses - crunchy cucumber mixed with spicy, nutty flavors and topped with bright, fresh cilantro.

Instructions

Combine vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, sugar, and salt. Mix well to dissolve sugar and salt.
Add cucumber and stir to coat.
Mix ½ of sesame seeds and red pepper flakes into cucumber.
Top with peanuts and cilantro.
Garnish with remaining sesame seeds and red pepper right before serving.

Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad

Instructions

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