I Tried Making Cucumber Onion Salad And The Result Was Epic

🛒 Ingredients:
Cucumbers (3 fresh green cucumbers)

Red Onion (1 fresh red onion)

Ice Water (for soaking onions)

Chili Powder

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Ground Black Pepper

Sesame Oil

Brown Sugar (1 spoonful)

Spicy Chili Sauce (1 spoonful)

Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)

Garlic (sliced and minced)

Roasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
Prep the Red Onion: Slice the red onion into thin, uniform rounds. Soak the onion slices in a bowl of ice water for about 10 minutes to make them extra crisp and reduce sharpness.

Prep the Cucumbers: Wash the clean green cucumbers and trim off the ends. Cut them lengthwise into long flat pieces, then slice them into thin strips. Transfer all the cucumber strips into a large mixing bowl.

Combine Vegetables: Take the onion slices out of the ice water, drain well, and add them into the bowl with the cucumbers.

Add Seasonings: Sprinkle chili powder and ground black pepper over the vegetables. Drizzle with fragrant sesame oil.

Add Dressing Elements: Add a spoonful of brown sugar and a spoonful of spicy chili sauce.

Mix Well: Thoroughly toss all the ingredients together, ensuring the flavorful dressing coats every piece of the vegetable mix.

Add Aromatics: Finely chop some fresh cilantro and mince the garlic cloves, then add them into the bowl. Mix everything together well so the aromatic flavors combine.

Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds on top, give the salad one final toss, and serve fresh!