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    Cucumber Salad with Garlic ginger and soy

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    Garlic, ginger and soy make a great simple dressing for sliced cucumbers. This salad comes together in minutes for a quick side dish.

    Ingredients for Cucumber Salad with Garlic ginger and soy

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    Large, Thin-Skinned Cucumbers, Thinly sliced

    each

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    Seasoned Rice Vinegar

    tablespoon

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    Soy Sauce

    tablespoons

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    Sugar

    teaspoons

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    Small Garlic, microplaned

    cloves

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    Ginger, thinly sliced

    teaspoons

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    Ground Cayenne

    teaspoons

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    Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    to taste

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    Dark Sesame Oil

    tablespoons

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    Avocado Oil

    tablespoons

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    White And Light Green Parts Scallions, Very thinly sliced

    bunch

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    Cilantro, Chopped

    tablespoons

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    How to Make Cucumber Salad with Garlic ginger and soy

    1. Prepare Cucumbers

    Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Drain and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.

    2. Prepare Dressing and Toss Salad

    Add the oils, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper into a container with a lid and shake to combine. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.

    Pitfalls and tips

    Quality of Ingredients

    Opt for fresh, crisp cucumbers like English cucumbers, and use fresh garlic and ginger along with high-quality soy sauce for the best flavor.

    Balancing Flavors

    Balance the dressing with the right mix of salty, sweet, and acidic components, adjusting with sugar, honey, or vinegar as needed.

    Taste and Adjust

    Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving to achieve perfect flavor balance.

    Cucumber Preparation

    Uniformly slice cucumbers and optionally salt them to draw out water, intensifying flavor and improving texture.

    Garlic and Ginger

    Mince garlic and ginger with a microplane or fine grater to create a smooth paste that distributes evenly throughout the salad.


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