Japanese Cucumber Salad

Craving a taste of Asian flavors? Look no further than this mouthwatering Japanese Cucumber Salad recipe. Featuring tangy, sweet, and savory vinegar marinated cucumbers harmoniously tossed with pungent red onions and fresh herbs, this simple side dish is a celebration of refreshing flavors. Best of? You’ll need just 10 minutes to make it.

• 2 whole English Cucumbers – thinly slice into 1/8-inch thick coins OR cut crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise into ribbons
• ½ large Red Onion – thinly sliced (about 3/4 Cup)
• 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt or Coarse Sea Salt – plus more to taste

• ½ Cup Rice Vinegar
• 2 1/2 TBS Mirin
• 1 TBS Toasted Sesame Oil
• 1 clove Garlic – minced
• ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – more or less, to taste
• 1 tsp Honey – more or less , to taste (you can substitute Agave or Granulated Sugar)

• 2-4 whole Scallions – thinly sliced
• 2 -4 TBS Cilantro – roughly chopped
• 1-2 TBS Sesame Seeds
• 1/3- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Peanuts – coarsely chopped
• 1 whole Avocado – sliced of diced