Cucumbers With Sesame-miso Dressing

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 japanese cucumbers, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and ground
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (or more to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared hot mustard

Recipe

• 1 place sliced cucumbers in a bowl, add the salt, and toss with fingers until slices are coated. let rest 10 minutes, then rinse well and gently squeeze out moisture. slices should be slightly limp but still crisp.
• 2 blend the remaining ingredients, increasing the sugar if you prefer a sweeter dressing. add cucumber slices and toss to coat with dressing.
• 3 serve at room temperature or chilled. does not keep, should be eaten immediately.