Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Salad
This crunchy vibrant salad is the quickest way to a warm-weather crowd-pleaser of side dish. The balance of heat and sweet makes it the perfect accompaniment to anything your grill will throw at ya.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chili crisp
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1½ to 2 tablespoons honey
2 pounds mini cucumbers, sliced into ½” rounds
2 tbsp sliced scallions or chives, for garnish
Peter Som x Burlap and Barrel Feelin’ Snacky, for finishing (see note) or furikake
METHOD
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili crisp, sesame oil and honey. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with scallions or chives. Finish with a healthy sprinkling of Peter Som x Burlap and Barrel Feelin’ Snacky Spice Blend.
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