Mini cucumbers are a great choice for cucumber recipes like this. Persian cucumbers have thin skin and are shorter than English cucumbers and are the most common selection when preparing an Asian cucumber salad recipe. The skins can be left on and the cucumbers should be sliced thinly. Since Persian cucumbers are typically smaller than other cucumbers, the slices are perfectly bite-sized. While Persian cucumbers are my personal favorite for this salad, you can use any style of cucumbers.