Sesame Cucumber Salad

Serves: 6

Cook Time: 15 minutes

$2.44 recipe / $0.41 serving

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar ($0.70)

• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ($0.02)

• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil ($0.05)

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper ($0.02)

• 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)

• 2 large cucumbers ($1.38)

• 3 green onions ($0.13)

• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts ($0.12)

Instructions 

• In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and salt. Set the dressing aside.

• Peel and slice the cucumber using your favorite method (see photos below for my technique). Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.

• Chop the peanuts into smaller pieces. Slice the green onions.

• Add the peanuts, green onions, and dressing to the sliced cucumbers. Stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Give the salad a brief stir before serving to redistribute the dressing and flavors.