Sweet Marinated Cucumber Salad

July 21, 2010

I think it’s best with the chili paste, but when I make it for my kids I leave that out (and put it on mine later). The sweet-spicy combination is wonderful. My kids love it because it’s sweet, and I love that they’re eating cucumbers! Though these are great the day they’re made, they only get better as they marinate. And here’s…

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