Cucumber & Carrot Salad Recipe / weigtloss salad recipe

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a similar tang with added health benefits.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener that can enhance flavor.

Wash and thinly slice cucumbers.

Peel and julienne carrots.

In a bowl, combine cucumbers and carrots.

In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar until dissolved.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the dressing and mix well.

Pour the dressing over the cucumber and carrot mixture.

Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.

Sprinkle sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and cilantro over the salad.

Add red pepper flakes for heat, if desired.

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to marinate before serving.

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