Asian Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 6 Persian or Japanese cucumbers* (often labeled "mini cucumbers")
• ½ cup honey-roasted peanuts (chopped)
• ½ cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce ((or gluten-free tamari))
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)
• Diced avocado (optional - have been adding more often lately)

Method

1. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces, transfer to a bowl.
2. Add the peanuts.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and sugar.
4. Add the dressing to the cucumber slices and peanuts and toss to combine. Add a sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes to taste and serve.