Asian Spiral Cucumber Salad Recipe | Asian Salad With Cucumbers | Spicy Cucumber Salad | Vegan

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 the cucumber into spirals.

Sprinkle salt over the cucumber and let it sit to draw out moisture.

Rinse the cucumber with water and drain.

In a bowl, mix minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sugar, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.

Add red pepper flakes to the dressing for heat.

Combine drained cucumbers with the dressing in a large bowl.

Toss well to coat cucumbers evenly with the dressing.

Add finely sliced green onions and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before serving.

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