Viral Cucumber Accordion Salad

This viral cucumber accordion salad is super fun to eat and easy to put together. The dressing seeps into every crevice of the accordion, making each bite the perfect bite. Watch the video here!

Ingredients

6 mini Persian cucumbers
1/2 tbsp salt
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tbsp chili oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp scallions

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Soy Sauce (250 mL)

$12.00

Sesame Oil (250 mL)

$17.50

Instructions

Step One

Wash cucumbers and place between 2 chopsticks.

Step Two

Cut one side at a 45-degree angle. Flip the cucumber over and cut at a straight/90-degree angle. Keep the sticks tight to the cucumber so the knife stops at the sticks and doesn’t cut through the entire piece.

Step Three

Toss the cucumbers with salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

Step Four

Rinse cucumbers, then gently squeeze or drain and pat dry. This keeps the salad crispy and prevents dilution of flavor.

Step Five

Mince 2 garlic cloves.

Step Six

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, chili oil, and sesame oil. Mix until combined.

Step Seven

Add the drained cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat evenly.

Step Eight

Sprinkle ½ tbsp sesame seeds and over salad. Chill briefly for flavors to meld or serve immediately for maximum crunch.

Products Used

Uses Sesame Oil Uses soy sauce

Tip

Add more rice vinegar for tang, soy sauce for saltiness, or chili oil for heat.