Ukrainian Style Chile and Garlic Cucumber Salad

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is commonly used in Eastern European cuisine and is more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is versatile and often less expensive.

Slice the cucumbers vertically in an uneven way.

In a small bowl, add chopped fresh chilies.

Add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar (or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder).

Add 4 teaspoons of vinegar to the bowl.

Sprinkle in some salt.

Stir the mixture properly to combine all ingredients.

Arrange the sliced cucumbers on a plate.

Drizzle olive oil over the cucumbers.

Top the cucumbers with the sauce made from chilies, sugar, vinegar, and salt.

Sprinkle with parsley and dill before serving.

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