Side dishe for 6

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Name: Japanese Cucumber Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 whole english cucumbers; 1/2 large red onion; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt or coarse sea salt (optional); 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 2 1/2 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tsp honey (optional); 3 whole scallions; 3 tbsp cilantro; 1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds; 3/7 cup unsalted peanuts; 1 whole avocado

$4.93for 410 minServes 6

Cucumbers and onion are tossed with a tangy mirin dressing, scallions, herbs, peanuts, sesame seeds, and avocado.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cucumbers, 2$0.89 each typical	2	$1.78Typical price
	Red onions, 0.65 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.51Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.61Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.40

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

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Salt and pepperVinegarWine, beer and spiritsAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrup

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10 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.23 per serving$4.93 for 4

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Ingredients

2 whole english cucumbers
1/2 large red onion
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt or coarse sea salt (optional)
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp honey (optional)
3 whole scallions
3 tbsp cilantro
1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
3/7 cup unsalted peanuts
1 whole avocado

Steps

Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly, and place them in a large bowl.
Whisk the rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and honey in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well.
Slice the scallions, chop the cilantro and peanuts, and add them with the sesame seeds.
Dice the avocado, fold it in gently, and serve within 10 minutes.