Description
A light and refreshing Asian cucumber salad made with crisp cucumbers, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and a sweet spicy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, sesame seeds, and salt in a bowl.
- Add sliced cucumbers to a salad bowl.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Top with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Reduce rice vinegar for a milder flavor.
- Use a mandoline for even slices.
- Drain excess liquid before serving leftovers.
- Add fresh peanuts before serving for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 117
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 432
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0