Creamy Peanut Butter Garlic Cucumber Salad

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare the cucumbers: take two cucumbers, trim the ends, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. You can also slice them into sticks or smash them—any shape works well.
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2. 2
   Prepare the garlic: smash two garlic cloves and finely mince them.
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   Make the dressing: in a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of chili pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, half a tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil, and the minced garlic. Mix well.
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   Grind the sesame seeds: using a mortar and pestle, grind up 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds to release their nutty flavor.
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   Combine the salad: pour the dressing over the cucumbers, add the ground sesame seeds, and gently toss everything together until well combined.
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   Taste and adjust: sample a piece of cucumber and add more salt if needed. Optionally add Greek yogurt for extra creaminess, or garnish with green onions and a drizzle of chili oil for additional flavor.
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