Sesame Lemon Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 Suyo long cucumber, sliced, salted, and drained (see directions)
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice from one small lemon
• 2 Tsp. granulated sugar
• 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted in a pan over medium heat until fragrant and golden, 4-5 minutes

Instructions

1. Draining cucumbers: Half cucumber lengthwise and scoop out seeds if desired. Stack haves flat side down and slice diagonally ¼ in thick. Toss with 1 Tbsp. salt and place in a strainer over a bowl or in sink. Weight cucumbers down with a 1-gallon zip lock freezer bag filled with water. Drain for 1-3 hours.
2. Whisk together all ingredients except cucumbers. Add drained cucumbers and toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
3. Recipe from Cooks Illustrated.