Cucumber Salad That Burns Fat While You Sleep! 🥒🔥 (WW SmartPoints)
This light and refreshing cucumber salad is low in SmartPoints and packed with metabolism-boosting ingredients. Perfect for a weight-loss-friendly dinner or snack!
Servings: 4
SmartPoints per serving:
✅ Green – 2 | Blue – 2 | Purple – 2
Ingredients & SmartPoints
| Ingredient | Total SP (Full Recipe) | Per Serving (1 of 4) |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers (2-3, sliced) | 0 SP | 0 SP |
| Carrot (1, shredded) | 0 SP | 0 SP |
| Green onion (1 stalk, chopped) | 0 SP | 0 SP |
| Olive oil (40ml, about 3 tbsp) | 14 SP | 3.5 SP |
| Sugar (20g, about 1 ½ tbsp) | 4 SP | 1 SP |
| Soy sauce (20ml, about 1 ½ tbsp, low-sodium) | 1 SP | 0.25 SP |
| Paprika (15g, about 1 tbsp) | 0 SP | 0 SP |
| Sesame seeds (20g, about 1 ½ tbsp) | 3 SP | 0.75 SP |
| TOTAL | 22 SP | 5.5 SP |
✅ Lower SmartPoints Version:
- Reduce olive oil to 1 tbsp → Saves 2 SP per serving!
- Swap sugar for a zero-calorie sweetener → Saves 1 SP per serving!
- Reduce sesame seeds by half → Saves 0.5 SP per serving!
➡ New SmartPoints per serving with swaps: 2 SP (instead of 5.5 SP)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the veggies
- Slice cucumbers thinly, shred the carrot, and chop the green onion.
2️⃣ Salt the cucumbers
- Place cucumber slices in a bowl, sprinkle 1 tbsp salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Rinse and drain well.
3️⃣ Make the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, sugar, soy sauce, paprika, and sesame seeds.
4️⃣ Assemble the salad
- Toss cucumbers, carrots, and green onions with the dressing.
- Mix well and let sit for 15-30 minutes to absorb flavors.
5️⃣ Serve & enjoy!
- Best served chilled for a refreshing, fat-burning boost!
Why This Salad Helps With Weight Loss
✅ Cucumbers → High in water, low in calories, keeps you hydrated.
✅ Paprika → Boosts metabolism and fat burning.
✅ Sesame seeds → Contains healthy fats to keep you full.
✅ Soy sauce → Adds flavor without extra calories.
Would you like a spicy version or a different dressing option? 🔥😋
