Japanese Cucumber Bean Sprout Salad

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I've always loved that little side dish of pickled cucumber and or bean sprouts you get at many of the japanese restaurants. I make a salad that uses both.

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Steps

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Place the cucumbers and sprouts in a glass bowl and sprinkle with salt.

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Toss well and chill for 1 hour.

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Rinse and drain well.

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Put all the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.

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Pour over the cucumber / sprouts , and mix well.

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Top with sesame seeds.

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In fact , i prefer this salad the next day.

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Ingredients

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cucumber, bean sprouts, salt, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, hot sauce, dry mustard, fresh gingerroot, honey, toasted sesame seeds