Spicy Cucumber Salad
If you’re in search of a light, refreshing dish that adds zest to any meal, look no further than this Spicy Cucumber Salad. Bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to prepare, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers with a tangy dressing that is simply irresistible. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this healthy and vibrant dish is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini or Persian cucumbers
- 1 green onion (finely sliced)
- Sesame seeds
- 1 ½ tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar or white apple vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing and slicing them into accordion-style pieces. Use chopsticks to guide your cuts for stunning spirals.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey/maple syrup, minced garlic, and chili flakes until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and gently mix. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 53
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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