Asian Cucumber Salad

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1 cucumber (about 8 oz. or 226 g)

3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon Korean chili powder or regular chili powder

1 teaspoon chili oil

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Sesame seeds for garnishing

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Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into pieces. Add the salt to the cucumber, stir gently to combine well. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Combine the garlic, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil together, stir to mix well. Make sure that the sugar is completely dissolved.

Drain the salt water from the cucumber. Add the dressing to the cucumber, toss well. Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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For the best flavor, chill the cucumber in the refrigerator before preparing the salad.

This salad is a great appetizer and helps to stimulate a healthy appetite.