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Friday, July 12, 2024

Asian Cucumber Salad

 Adapted from a recipe on Love Bakes Good Cakes to be more diabetic friendly.

Here's another tasty option for cucumbers. It makes for a great side salad to accompany Asian dishes, or if you want a stand-alone meal, consider adding cooked shrimp as a protein. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • Monk Fruit sweetener to taste (1 packet should do)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped

Preparation:

In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes until well combined.

Add cucumbers and red onion. Mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Blessed be... and happy cooking!