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Flavors from the Orient Come Alive in This Simple Cucumber Sesame Salad

<div><p></p><p>A new picnic staple or side dish for any pot-luck that will have you and your guest asking for the recipe. With only 1 main ingredient this recipe will sure be easy on your pocket book.</p><p>Crisp refreshing cucumber with a bold umami flavor. Your taste buds will be on a round trip to a far off land. It couldn't get any simpler! </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/02-08-cucumber-sesame-salad-760x760.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/02-08-cucumber-sesame-salad-760x760_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/02-08-cucumber-sesame-salad-760x760_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/02-08-cucumber-sesame-salad-760x760_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Shared Food</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Ingredients:</h3><ul><li>2 medium cucumbers, sliced very thinly</li><li>2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar</li><li>1 tablespoon sesame oil</li><li>1 tablespoon sugar</li><li>2 teaspoons soy sauce</li><li>½ teaspoon salt</li><li>1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds</li><li>Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste</li></ul><h3>Directions:</h3><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still4-10.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still4-10_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still4-10_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still4-10_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Shared Food</cite></figcaption></figure></div><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still5-9.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still5-9_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still5-9_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still5-9_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Shared Food</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Slice cucumbers and place in medium bowl.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still11-8.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still11-8_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still11-8_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still11-8_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Shared Food</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>In a small bowl, whisk together all other ingredients. &nbsp;</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still12-8.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still12-8_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still12-8_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still12-8_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Shared Food</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Add to cucumbers. Stir to coat.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still14-6.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still14-6_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still14-6_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/still14-6_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Shared Food</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>The salad may be made up to 4 hours ahead of serving but should be served the day it is made.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="j2EBvW58TZ4"></amp-youtube></div></div></div></div>

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