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Cucumber Salad

Fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor, this Asian cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for Asian-inspired dinners!

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Asian Cucumber Salad (Smashed Cucumber Salad)

Fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor, this Asian cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for Asian-inspired dinners!

Medium25 min

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While I love a classic cucumber salad for summer cookouts, this smashed Asian cucumber salad is what I find myself craving whenever I’m planning Asian-inspired dinners for the week.

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Garlic to Thinly Sliced

4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped by hand (see note)

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Acceptable

Source: Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)

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Garlic to Finely Chopped By Hand

4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped by hand (see note)

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

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Source: Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)

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Honey to Maple Syrup

1/2 cup honey (168 grams) or maple syrup (155 grams)

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Acceptable

Source: Healthy Banana Bread!

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Honey to Maple Syrup

½ cup honey or maple syrup

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Acceptable

Source: Easy No-Bake Granola Bars

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Honey to Maple Syrup

1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

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Acceptable

Source: Arugula and Wild Rice Salad with Zippy Lemon Dressing

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Arugula and Wild Rice Salad with Zippy Lemon Dressing
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ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
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Easy No-Bake Granola Bars
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Healthy Banana Bread!
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Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)
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Recipe: Asian Cucumber Salad (Smashed Cucumber Salad)

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Arugula and Wild Rice Salad with Zippy Lemon Dressing
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ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD
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Easy No-Bake Granola Bars
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Healthy Banana Bread!
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Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)
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