Probiotic-Rich Cucumber Salad

Name: Probiotic-Rich Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers (thinly sliced on mandolin or manually (4–5 cups total)); 1 cup red cabbage (shredded); 1 cup carrots (shredded); 1 cup kimchi (or sauerkraut, chopped); 3 tbsp organic rice vinegar (unsweetened); 1 ½ tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos); 2 tsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes); 2 tsp chili paste (optional; or Sriracha); 2 tsp fresh ginger (minced); 1 tsp sesame seed oil (optional); 2 tsp sesame seeds; ½ cup green onion (chopped); ½ cup cilantro (optional; chopped)

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN

2 months ago

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers (thinly sliced on mandolin or manually (4–5 cups total))

1 cup red cabbage (shredded)

1 cup carrots (shredded)

1 cup kimchi (or sauerkraut, chopped)

Dressing

3 tbsp organic rice vinegar (unsweetened)

1 ½ tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)

2 tsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)

2 tsp chili paste (optional; or Sriracha)

2 tsp fresh ginger (minced)

1 tsp sesame seed oil (optional)

Garnish

2 tsp sesame seeds

½ cup green onion (chopped)

½ cup cilantro (optional; chopped)

Directions

Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix.

In a small bowl, mix together the salad dressing ingredients.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well.

Mix in the cilantro (if using) and green onion.

Divide cucumber salad between four bowls and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Instead of red cabbage, use napa or green cabbage.

Use red onion in place of green onion.

Substitute your favorite herb in place of cilantro, such as parsley, basil or chives.

Whole Food Sweetener
Use date paste in place of maple syrup.

Prep Ahead
Cut your veggies ahead of time and store them for 24 hours before assembling the salad (drain the cucumbers before assembling as they’ll lose water as they sit overnight).

Prepare your sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage
Store leftover cucumber salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.