Japanese Cucumber Salad

Prep Time

10 minutes

Yields

4 Servings

Ingredients

• 4 large cucumbers

• ¼ cup rice vinegar

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Directions

1. Peel cucumbers. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. 

2. Cut into thin slices. 

3. Pour 1/4 tsp. of salt and let sit for 10 minutes. 

4. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture from the cucumbers..

5. Combine vinegar, brown sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. 

6. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. 

7. Serve immediately.