Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe | How To Make Cucumber Salad

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 or half-moons.

Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse cucumbers under cold water and drain well.

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

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

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before serving.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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