LEVEL:
SERVES:
TOTAL TIME:
PREP TIME:
COOK TIME:
EASY
2
10 MINS
5 MINS
5 MINS
INGREDIENTS
1 bag (350g) mini cucumbers
2 tbsp Vital Health Foods Original Soy Sauce
3 tbsp white vinegar
2 tsp honey
1 tsp neutral oil OR chilli oil/crunch
½ clove garlic, crushed (optional)
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Spring onion, sliced
Toasted sesame seeds
METHOD
1. Cut the cucumbers to your desired shape.
For sliced cucumbers: Thinly slice the cucumbers into circles.
For smashed cucumbers: Cut the cucumber lengthways, smash each half with a rolling pin and cut the smashed cucumber into bite size pieces.
For spiral cucumbers: Place a chopstick on either side of the cucumber to hold it in place. Use a knife to cut the entire length of the cucumber at a 45º angle. Flip the cucumber over a cut the other side at a straight angle, creating a long spiral. Repeat this for each cucumber.
2. Place the cucumber in a large maison jar or container. Add the Vital Health Foods Original Soy Sauce, vinegar, honey, neutral or chilli oil/crunch and optional garlic. Close the jar with a lid and shake until well combined. *Chef’s Tip: Add your protein of choice for an easy meal-prep lunch!
3. Empty the contents of the jar into a serving bowl. Garnish with sliced spring onion and toasted sesame seeds and ENJOY!
5-Ingredient Cucumber Salad
LEVEL:
EASY
SERVES:
2
TOTAL TIME:
10 MINS
PREP TIME:
5 MINS
COOK TIME:
5 MINS
5-Ingredient Cucumber Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 bag (350g) mini cucumbers
2 tbsp Vital Health Foods Original Soy Sauce
3 tbsp white vinegar
2 tsp honey
1 tsp neutral oil OR chilli oil/crunch
½ clove garlic, crushed (optional)
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Spring onion, sliced
Toasted sesame seeds
METHOD
1. Cut the cucumbers to your desired shape.
For sliced cucumbers: Thinly slice the cucumbers into circles.
For smashed cucumbers: Cut the cucumber lengthways, smash each half with a rolling pin and cut the smashed cucumber into bite size pieces.
For spiral cucumbers: Place a chopstick on either side of the cucumber to hold it in place. Use a knife to cut the entire length of the cucumber at a 45º angle. Flip the cucumber over a cut the other side at a straight angle, creating a long spiral. Repeat this for each cucumber.
2. Place the cucumber in a large maison jar or container. Add the Vital Health Foods Original Soy Sauce, vinegar, honey, neutral or chilli oil/crunch and optional garlic. Close the jar with a lid and shake until well combined. *Chef’s Tip: Add your protein of choice for an easy meal-prep lunch!
3. Empty the contents of the jar into a serving bowl. Garnish with sliced spring onion and toasted sesame seeds and ENJOY!