Asian Cucumber Salad | So uniqe Cucumber salad recipe with roasted Peanuts & Lime dressing.

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.

Slice cucumbers into thin rounds.

Prepare a dressing with minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and lime juice.

Add red pepper flakes to the dressing for heat.

Combine the sliced cucumbers with the dressing in a large bowl.

Toss well to coat cucumbers evenly with the dressing.

Chop green onions and cilantro, then add to the salad.

Sprinkle roasted peanuts and sesame seeds over the top before serving.

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