Spicy Cucumber Salad
If you’re craving a refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a zesty kick, our Spicy Cucumber Salad is the perfect choice! This vibrant salad takes just five minutes to prepare and is incredibly versatile—make it for an appetizer, side dish, or light snack. The combination of fresh ingredients, including crunchy cucumbers and a tangy dressing, creates a delightful experience for your taste buds. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini or Persian cucumbers
- 1 green onion (finely sliced)
- 1 ½ tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers. Trim the ends, then slice them diagonally using chopsticks to create accordion-like spirals.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and chili flakes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cucumber spirals with the dressing until well coated. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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