Cucumber Salad

This recipe is great for cooling down the body in preparation for summer.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs of pickling or English cucumbers 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of honey

Preparation:

1. Cut the ends off the cucumbers. Then cut the cucumber into lengthwise quarters. They should look like strips. Then cut these long segments into 2 inch pieces.
2. Place the cucumber strips in a colander and sprinkle the salt over. Let the cucumbers sit for 30 minutes.
3. Pat dry with paper towels to remove the excess water.
4. Whisk together the vinegar, honey, roasted sesame oil, and garlic.
5. Lay out the cucumber strips in a dish and pour the dressing over.
6. Cover and chill the cucumbers for 4 hours or overnight.
7. Serve the cucumber salad room temperature