Side dishe for 2
Sweet and Sour Cucumber Noodles
$5.44for 45 minServes 2
Cucumber noodles are coated with a sweet, tangy dressing made from citrus juice, vinegar, olive oil, honey, and garlic.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.72 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Honey or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 5 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ChineseVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$1.36 per serving$5.44 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/8 tsp dill
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp fresh minced garlic
- 3/8 cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 large english cucumber
- toasted sesame seeds and chia seeds (optional)
- chopped green onion/scallions (optional)
Steps
- Cut the cucumber into long thin noodles.
- Whisk the lemon or lime juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt, dill, garlic powder, and fresh garlic.
- Toss the cucumber noodles with the dressing and cilantro.
- Top with sesame seeds, chia seeds, or green onion if using, and serve within 5 minutes.
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