Cucumber Salad with Ginger, Sesame Oil, and Garlic

Prepare the Dressing:

1. In a bowl, combine the white vinegar, sugar, olive oil, and sesame oil.
2. Halve the red onion and slice it into very thin half-moons.
3. Add the onion slices to the dressing and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, covered.

Prepare the Aromatics:

1. Peel and finely chop the ginger.
2. Finely chop the garlic.
3. Using a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic and ginger into a paste.
4. Add this paste to the dressing and mix well.

Prepare the Cucumbers:

1. Peel the cucumbers and slice them into very thin rounds. A mandoline or the slicing side of a box grater can be helpful for this.
2. Add the cucumber slices to the dressing and mix to ensure they are well coated.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Add Fresh Herbs and Serve:

1. Finely chop the flat-leaf parsley.
2. Before serving, mix the chopped parsley into the cucumber salad.
3. Serve immediately.

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