Smashed Cucumber Salad

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free while salt + water is a budget-friendly alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

Smash cucumbers with the flat side of a knife until cracked but not completely broken.

Cut smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.

Mince garlic and add to the bowl with cucumbers.

Pour soy sauce and rice vinegar over the cucumbers.

Drizzle sesame oil into the mixture.

Sprinkle sugar and red pepper flakes over the salad.

Season with salt to taste and mix well.

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

Toss everything together until well combined.

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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