Tamari Cold Cucumber Salad is a crisp, refreshing dish with a savory umami kick. Thinly sliced cucumbers are tossed in a tangy blend of tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of chili, creating a balance of cool, salty, and spicy flavors. It’s the perfect palate-cleansing side for warm-weather meals or Asian-inspired dishes.
Tamari Cold Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Persian cucumbers
- kosher salt to taste
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp tamari
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1-1/2 tsp diced Fresno chili
Instructions
- Slice cucumber in quarter-inch rounds. Sprinkle rounds lightly with salt and leave them to sit in a colander for an hour. Drain the excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, combine sesame oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic. Whisk to combine.
- Add cucumber and toss well to coat with marinade.
- Add tamari and mix again. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and diced Fresno chili and serve.
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