Cold Cucumber Noodles with Sesame Dressing

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a lighter flavor while being healthier.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness.

Peel and trim 2 cucumbers and run them through a spiralizer using the medium noodle setting.

Trim the ends of 1 yellow squash and run it through the spiralizer.

In a mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of turbinado sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of white miso and mix until fully combined.

Add half of the ¼ teaspoon of sea salt and mix to combine, adding remaining salt if desired.

Add the cucumber and yellow squash noodles to the sesame dressing and toss to fully coat.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

To serve, top with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.

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