Step 1

In a small bowl, stir the garlic, sea salt, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to taste. I used 1 teaspoon of it. Let the marinade sit for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Trim the edges off the cucumber. Slice the cucumbers in half and slice the cucumber halves into thin slices. Transfer the cucumber slices to a bowl. Drizzle the garlic marinade over the cucumber and toss everything together.

Step 3

Serve the cucumbers immediately, or you can prep the cucumber salad a few hours ahead. I don't like preparing it overnight because the cucumbers won't look as fresh.