Japanese Cucumber Salad

Adapted from Wolfgang Puck, this has gotten rave reviews! Cook time is marinating time.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  thinly sliced cucumbers (Japanese, English, or regular)
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon sugar (or slightly less honey)
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  rice wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 2  teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. If using English or regular cucumbers, they need to be peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded and sliced into thin half moons.
2. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, salt and pepper, mix well.
3. Add sugar(or honey), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil and mix well.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix.
5. Let marinate for 20 minutes before serving.
6. Adjust seasonings before serving.