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Asian Cucumber Pickles

 Asian Cucumber Pickles

4 Cups of very thinly sliced seedless cucumbers (I used mini cucumbers)

1/4 C of finely sliced red onion

1/4 C finely sliced red onion

1/4 C of finely diced red pepper

1/4 C rice wine vinegar

1 tsp of honey

1 tsp of sesame seeds

1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

1/4 tsp of red chili pepper flakes 

1/4 tsp of sea salt

Instructions

1 Add very thinly sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, diced red pepper, and sesame seeds to a medium size bowl.  Set aside.

2 In a small bowl, mix together rice wine vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sea salt.  

3 Add dressing to the cucumber bowl.  Toss to mix everything.

4 Serve immediately or cover and let sit in the refrigerator for an hour or two to let all the flavors meld.  

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