Smashed Cucumber Salad

1: To pickle fresno chillis, slice into rounds then rinse under water to remove seeds. Add to a small bowl, cover with vinegar until fully submerged, and let them marinade for at least an hour.

2: To make dressing, combine tamari, sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl and whisk well to combine.

3: To make the salad, smash each cucumber by placing the blade of a large knife on top and smashing down with your fist. Cut the smashed cucumber into 1-2” pieces and transfer to a large bowl.

4: Add in avocado, cilantro, green onion, and drained fresno chilis, then drizzle with dressing and toss to combine.

5: Garnish with more sesame seeds and cilantro leaves.