What I’m Snacking On This Week (Hint: It’s Green & Crunchy)

Welcome back – I’m so happy you’re here!

This week, I’m sharing two of my favorite refreshing snack recipes. These are veggie based and super fresh tasting — almost more like mini side salads than traditional snacks. I love eating them on their own, but they also pair beautifully with other dishes to round out a meal.

Cucumber Salad

This has been my go to since sophomore year of college. Variations of cucumber salad have been everywhere on TikTok lately, so I apologize if it doesn’t feel revolutionary… but it’s such a tried and true favorite, I couldn’t not include it.

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber
  
  

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  
  

• 1 tsp sesame oil
  
  

• ½ tsp garlic (fresh or powdered)
  
  

• ½ tsp ginger (fresh or powdered)
  
  

• Dash of wasabi (optional)
  
  

Instructions:

1. Slice the cucumber as thinly as possible — if you have a mandolin, use it on the thinnest setting. A vegetable peeler can work great too!
   
   

2. Mix together the dressing ingredients.
   
   

3. Toss with the cucumber slices and top with sesame seeds.
   
   

Optional swaps:
Add a drizzle of chili oil for spice, or try it with thinly sliced carrots for a crunchy variation.

Warning: if you let this one sit for too long the cucumbers will go soggy/mushy… this is best enjoyed fresh!

Snap Pea Slaw

This one’s a newer addition to my snack rotation, inspired by a recipe from @moss_en_place. It’s incredibly delicious and keeps well in the fridge — perfect for making a big batch to snack on throughout the week.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz snap peas
  
  

• ¼ cup mayo
  
  

• ¼ cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice (or use buttermilk if you have it)
  
  

• 1 tsp garlic (fresh or powdered)
  
  

• 1 tsp ginger (fresh or powdered)
  
  

• Scallions, sliced
  
  

• Sesame seeds
  
  

• ½ lemon
  
  

• Chili oil, to taste
  
  

Instructions:

1. Thinly slice the snap peas on a diagonal.
   
   

2. Mix the milk with lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes to create a quick buttermilk substitute.
   
   

3. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl.
   
   

4. Pour the dressing over the snap peas and toss well.
   
   

5. Top with scallions, sesame seeds, and a little chili oil to serve.
   
   

I hope you give these mini salad snacks a try — they’re light, flavorful, and so easy to throw together!