Summer is the perfect time for light, refreshing dishes that are easy to prepare and full of flavor. One of my go-to recipes is this Easy Sesame Cucumber Salad. It’s crisp, cool, and the perfect lunch or dinner side dish. Best of all, it comes together very quickly and only requires 5 ingredients (salt doesn’t count, lol)!

For this Sesame Cucumber Salad I highly recommend using a mandoline slicer (this one is my favorite), as it makes cutting the cucumbers so easy and fast. A word of caution, if you have never used a mandoline slicer, you should purchase a set of cut gloves to protect your fingers! Trust me on this one. It’s a small price to pay to avoid a trip to the emergency room.

One important step: Salting and leaving the cucumbers to release some of their moisture prior to tossing them in their dressing is essential, otherwise you will have a soggy, unsatisfying mess on your plate. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. I like to serve this Sesame Cucumber Salad as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, or as a part of a picnic spread, as it is perfect for warm weather. Enjoy!