Description
Fresh cucumbers are tossed in a creamy, nutty, spicy peanut sauce with garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted peanuts for a refreshing cold side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, sliced about 1/3 inch thick
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl and toss with salt.
- Transfer cucumbers to a colander and drain for 1 hour.
- Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, garlic, chili flakes, and black pepper until smooth.
- Transfer drained cucumbers to a serving bowl.
- Add toasted peanuts, parsley, and dressing.
- Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
- Drain cucumbers thoroughly for best texture.
- Toast peanuts for deeper flavor.
- Store refrigerated for up to 8 hours.
- Toss again before serving if dressing settles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 81
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 252
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0