Low Carb Thai Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
Dressing:
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1-1/2 tablespoons fish sauce use Red Boat brand for Paleo
1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
6 bird’s eye chilies crushed or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
2 large cucumbers
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Directions:
In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, coconut aminos or soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, chilies or pepper flakes, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Slice cucumbers thinly using a spiral vegetable slicer for noodles or a mandolin slicer for thin cross-wise slices. Transfer to a large bowl and add cilantro.
Add dressing just before serving and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
Servings: 4
Nutritional Information: Calories: 127, Fat: 8.3g, Carbohydrates: 8.3g, Fiber: 2.9g, Protein: 4g
