Chinese Cucumber Salad | 凉拌黄瓜

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

Wash cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds or quarters.

Sprinkle salt over the cucumber slices and let them sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out moisture.

In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.

Mix the dressing until the sugar dissolves completely.

Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt and moisture.

Drain the cucumbers well and pat dry with paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers with the dressing.

Toss well to ensure cucumbers are evenly coated with the dressing.

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