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Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe

Spicy Cucumber Salad

This Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe combines refreshing cucumbers with a zesty dressing for a quick and delicious dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

  • 8 mini or Persian cucumbers
  • 1 green onion ends trimmed and finely sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
  • 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed or full red chili flakes
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk
  • chopsticks

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers, then cut off the ends. Place one cucumber between two chopsticks and make thin diagonal cuts at a 45° angle on the top without cutting all the way through, using the chopsticks as a guide. Flip the cucumber and make cuts at a 90° angle. Cut the spiraled cucumbers in half and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Alternatively, you can thinly slice the cucumbers using a mandoline.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and red chili flakes until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
  3. Pour the dressing over the prepared cucumbers and gently mix to coat without breaking the cucumbers. Garnish with finely sliced green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 2.5g

Notes

For a creamier salad, consider adding diced avocado or fresh herbs like cilantro. Enjoying this salad cold is best to preserve its flavors.

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