Asian-Style Grilled Cucumber and Scallion Salad
/1-2 Cucumbers
½ bunch Scallions
3 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp. pickled Ginger sliced very thin
1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds
½ tsp Sugar
1/4tsp dried Chili Flakes
1 Tbsp. Canola Oil
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Cut Cucumbers in half lengthwise and toss with scallions in canola oil. Add a pinch of salt and grill over medium-high heat until you start to see some charring to occur. Then pull from the grill and slice thin crosswise.
Mix 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly then toss in sliced cucumber and scallions, 2 tablespoons sliced pickled ginger, ¼ tsp Chili flakes and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Mix well and serve. You may want to chop up some of the crispy head lettuce to bulk up the salad and add a little more crunch.