Easy Savory Cucumber Salad Preparation Steps
Prep your cucumber first: Add sliced cucumber to a medium mixing bowl, then sprinkle salt evenly over all the pieces. Stir thoroughly to coat every slice, then let the cucumber sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. After resting, rinse the slices thoroughly under cool running water to wash off all the salt. Test one slice to confirm no extra salty residue remains, then drain all excess water completely and set the cucumber aside.
Mix your flavorful dressing: Grab a small separate bowl, and add all dressing ingredients: soy sauce, garlic paste, rice vinegar, chili oil, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Whisk everything together vigorously until all ingredients are fully combined and the sugar dissolves completely.
Assemble and finish: Add the drained cucumber to the bowl with your finished dressing, toss gently to coat every slice evenly in the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped green onion for a bright, fresh finish, and your cucumber salad is ready to serve.