Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being lower in calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while canola is more budget-friendly.

Mix together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl to make the dressing.

Slice the cucumber as thin as possible without peeling it.

Add the sliced cucumber to the dressing in the bowl.

Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of sesame seeds; adjust to taste if desired.

Slice the green onions into small pieces and add them to the bowl.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Let the salad marinate for deeper flavor before serving.

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