Fat-Burning Cucumber Salad

This refreshing Cucumber Salad is not only a delicious side dish but also a great way to help support your weight loss goals! The combination of crunchy cucumbers, carrots, and a flavorful, tangy dressing with healthy ingredients like olive oil and vinegar makes this salad a perfect dinner choice. Enjoy this as part of your evening meal and let the natural ingredients work wonders while you sleep!

Ingredients:

2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon salt
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 green onions, thinly sliced
40ml olive oil
20g sugar
20ml soy sauce
15g paprika (for a hint of spice)
20g sesame seeds (for a crunchy texture)
10ml apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar

Instructions:

Prepare the Cucumbers: Start by washing the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and mix well. Let them sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then drain any liquid that has accumulated.
Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and julienne the carrot into thin strips. Slice the green onions finely. Add both the carrots and green onions to the cucumbers in the bowl.
Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, soy sauce, paprika, and vinegar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and the dressing is well combined.
Combine the Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber, carrot, and green onion mixture. Toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated in the dressing.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top of the salad and give it one last toss. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marinate.

This Cucumber Salad is light, fresh, and packed with flavor. The balance of saltiness, sweetness, and tangy vinegar makes it a perfect addition to any meal, and it’s great for helping with digestion and boosting metabolism, especially when consumed at dinner time. Enjoy this healthy, fat-burning dish as part of your evening routine!