Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

Asian Style Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

2 english cucumbers, sliced thinly

2/3 cup rice vinegar

2/3 cup water

4 tablespoons sugar

1 medium size red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes – depending on your taste a little more or less

1 tablespoon sesame seeds , optional

Directions

In a small saucepan bring the rice vinegar, water, sugar and red pepper to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the sugar is dissolved (approximately 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled add the onions and the sliced cucumbers. Refrigerate. Sprinkle each serving with Sesame Seeds before serving.

4 Comments on Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

  1. Tasty, cool, and refreshing for summer!

  2. Absolutely will be making this MANY times, it’s the best!! And easy:)

  3. Tasty, cool, and refreshing for summer!

  4. Very tasty salad! Easy to modify to your tastes

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