Korean Cucumber Salad

This Asian-inspired cucumber salad is an easy way to use up fresh cucumbers, and makes a delightful summertime side.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of white vinegar
• 1/4 tsp of black pepper
• 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp of vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp of sesame seeds
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 green onion, sliced
• 1/2 carrot, julienned

Directions:

In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat

Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium

Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes

Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture

Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot

Cover, and refrigerate at least 5 minutes

Best serve with rice

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