Sesame Cucumber Salad

🧂 Ingredients

• ⅓ cup rice vinegar ($0.65*)
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ($0.04)
• ½ tsp toasted sesame oil ($0.06)
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes ($0.01)
• ½ tsp salt ($0.04)
• 2 large cucumbers ($1.56)
• 3 green onions ($0.32)
• ¼ cup peanuts (chopped, $0.20)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   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.