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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCucumber salad is almost like a super quick pickled salad, as one of the main ingredients in the dressing is vinegar. It’s bright, crunchy, and a great salad or side dish for lots of different meals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a cold, refreshing salad that goes well with many main dishes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, you do not need to peel cucumbers for salad. Simply wash to remove any dirt from the outside. For this cucumber salad, you may want to puncture the skin using a fork to scrap the sides. This allows the dressing to soak in more. But this step is optional. <\/p> <\/details> Cucumbers, ginger, garlic and a dressing made of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame seeds. Chives or scallions are optional.<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n I think cucumber salad is best the day it’s made. But you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator (covered) for at least 2-3 days. Keep in mind, the vinegar will soften and almost pickle the cucumbers the longer you store this salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cucumber-salad.jpg\")
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