Spicy Smoky Sour Cucumber Salad

• 1 Japanese or (small) English seedless cucumber, or 3-4 small Mediterranean cucumbers; aim for 6 oz. total
• 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions (I needed 1 long scallion for this)
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon flavorless oil, such as grapeseed or safflower
• 1/2-1 teaspoons freshly-ground chili (see note)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

1. Combine all ingredients except cucumbers in a medium bowl, starting with 1/2 teaspoon of chili and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust heat and salt levels according to your preference.
2. Trim ends of cucumbers, and slice into thin coins, 1/8-inch thick if possible. Don't fret if some are slightly thicker than others; call it textural contrast. Add to bowl with dressing and toss to combine. That's it. Salad will be ready to eat in about....now.

japanese, scallions, lime juice, hoisin sauce, flavorless oil, freshlyground chili, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/4962-spicy-smoky-sour-cucumber-salad (may not work)