Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and zesty dish that perfectly balances the crispness of cucumbers with a kick of heat from chili oil. This low-carb Chinese breakfast option is both light and satisfying, making it an ideal start to your day.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 300 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red chili oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar substitute (like erythritol) - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, red chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar substitute. Stir well to create the dressing.
3. Add the sliced cucumber to the bowl with the dressing and toss until the cucumbers are well coated.
4. Let the cucumber salad marinate for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
5. Before serving, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top. Adjust salt to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 80
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories and high in water content, cucumbers help with hydration.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, this salad supports overall health.

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