This fresh and spicy summer cucumber salad topped with sesame seeds has that deliciously satisfying umami taste that so many of us love. You can eat this vegan cucumber salad by itself or serve it over some fresh baby greens or serve it as a side to your favorite Asian dish. It’s hydrating, cooling, filling, and so tasty that you could eat this salad every day and never get tired of it.

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This TikTok recipe is quite simple. It’s as easy as cutting up some cucumbers and adding seasoning. You’ll need cucumbers, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, chili powder, and sesame seeds. That’s it! This recipe is so simple but should not be underestimated. It’s such a great snack or side salad. You have to try it! You can also add more or less spice, depending on your preference. The flavor combinations in this spicy umami cucumber salad are addicting, we promise you’ll be going back for seconds.

Cucumbers, which are related to watermelon, pumpkin, and squash, are one of your best bets to keep you cool and hydrated all summer long. Even though cucumbers are mostly made of water, there is plenty of room in them for phytonutrients such as cucurbitacins, lignans, and flavonoids. They give us antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits. Cucumbers are also a good source of vitamin K, vitamin C, B vitamins, copper, potassium, and manganese. They help reduce stress, fight heart disease, Support digestive health, help maintain weight, and even give you fresh breath. Cucumbers are an underappreciated veggie, and this recipe gives them the spotlight they deserve!

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