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For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or your favorite sweetener
- 1 cup rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce Lee Kum Kee brand recommended
For the salad:
- 4 English cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 carrot peeled and shredded
- 1 red onion small, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts chopped, check for diet restrictions
Combine dressing ingredients in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes.
In a medium bowl toss together the cucumbers, carrots, red onions, and basil. Pour warm dressing over the vegetables, toss again, and refrigerate until cool (about an hour).
When ready to serve, garnish with chopped peanuts.
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2207IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg