So flavorful and so easy.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
Summertime should be a time of ease.
The bonus of this cooking style is that it lets excellent summer ingredients shine.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
Zippy peppers, juicy tomatoes, and colorful berries dont need much help to be delicious.
I like to let the summer produce shine, accentuating its flavor and texture with some well-chosen ingredients.
Thats how this cucumber salad came to be.
Simply Recipes / Laurel Randolph
Ive made it a few times already, and summer is just starting.
you could even make it ahead of time.
Use your favoritechili crispfor this recipe.
The crisp adds texture and lots of umami flavor.
She suggests salting and draining the sliced cucumbers before combining with the dressing.
It also infuses the slices with a bit of saltiness and makes for a deeply flavorful salad.
This is especially great if youre making the salad ahead of time.
If any water accumulates at the bottom of the container, just pour it off and toss again.
Let sit at least an hour or up to 4 hours.
Spread the cucumbers out on a clean kitchen towel and use another towel to blot away the excess moisture.
Add the sour cream, chili crisp, and lemon juice to a large bowl and stir.
Add the cucumber slices and toss until coated.
Taste, adding more lemon or salt if needed.
Store in a covered container in the fridge until ready to serve, or serve right away.
Top with sesame seeds, if desired.
