Asian Cucumber Salad - Cucumber Recipes

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is often more affordable.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

Peel cucumbers and remove seeds if desired.

Slice cucumbers into half moons and place in a bowl.

Slice red onion thinly and add to the bowl, breaking it up for even mixing.

In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1.5 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt until well combined.

Add white and black sesame seeds to the dressing and mix well.

Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate.

Before serving, add red pepper flakes for spice and more sesame seeds if desired.

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