This Spicy Cucumber Salad Blew My Mind 🤯

red chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds heat with fewer preservatives.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining flavor.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a fruity note.

Slice cucumbers thinly and place in a bowl.

Mince garlic and add to the cucumbers.

Sprinkle red chili flakes over the cucumbers.

Drizzle sesame oil and soy sauce onto the mixture.

Add rice vinegar and sugar, stirring well to combine.

Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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