Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Salad, Sides

Total Time: 10 min Servings: 4 servings Source:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari

1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

2 ripe avocados

1 pound cucumbers (such as Persian or English), trimmed and thinly sliced

2 green, red or purple scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper

Toasted sesame seeds, for topping

Directions

Make the dressing:
Place the sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, sugar, soy sauce and red-pepper flakes into a small bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of water and whisk until emulsified. Taste, and adjust seasonings. (Dressing should taste acidic, a little sweet and salty.)

Prepare the salad:
Halve the avocados and discard the pits.

Using a small paring knife, carefully score the avocado flesh into 1/2-inch cubes, avoiding cutting through the skin.

Use a large spoon to scoop out the avocado flesh (in one spoonful, if possible), as close to the skin as possible. Transfer avocado cubes to a large bowl and add the dressing; toss gently.

Add the cucumbers and scallions and toss everything together.

Season with salt and black pepper, top with more sesame seeds, and serve immediately.