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<\/a><\/p>\nDressing:
\n1\/3 C. rice vinegar
\n2 Tbsp. sugar (or sugar substitute of choice)
\n1\/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
\n1\/4 to 1\/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
\n1\/2 tsp salt<\/p>\n
Salad:
\n2 large cucumbers
\n3 green onions
\n1\/4 C. chopped peanuts (optional)<\/p>\n
In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Set the dressing aside to give it time to blend.<\/p>\n
Peel and slice the cucumber and place in a large bowl. If you use an English cucumber there is no need to peel.<\/p>\n
If using peanuts, chop into smaller pieces. Slice the green onions.<\/p>\n
Add the dressing, peanuts, and green onions 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.<\/p>\n
Serves 6
\nRecipe by budgetbytes.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Super simple and super delicious. Just a few ingredients are needed to give this fresh salad a burst of flavor. If you’re not used to cooking with rice vinegar, it has a much milder flavor than other types of vinegar and it can be found in the Asian section at your local grocery store. Toasted … <\/p>\n
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