Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad With Peanuts
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Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad With Peanuts
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This crunchy spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing, healthy side dish. It's ready in 15 minutes, topped with a homemade spicy dressing and crunchy peanuts. Sub in some proteins of your choice, and it becomes the perfect light summer meal on its own.
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Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers or 6 Persian cucumbers cut in half and coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large minced garlic
- ½ shallot finely chopped or minced 35 grams
- 1 teaspoon coconut or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (toasted) sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons liquid aminos or Tamari Sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts, unsalted 33 grams
Instructions
- Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and stir in the salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to release extra liquid.
- In the meantime, stir garlic, onion, sugar, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, olive oil, liquid aminos, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Place peanuts on a cutting board and chop with a large knife to gently break them apart.
- Drain the cucumbers to remove any extra liquid.
- Place the cucumbers in a serving bowl and add the reserved dressing to combine.
- Top with crushed peanuts and combine well. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Helpful Tips:
- Variations:
- Storage:
- Refrigerate: Store this Spicy Cucumber Salad in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Re-toss before serving.
- Don't skip resting the cucumbers in salt for 10 minutes and draining any excess water. Otherwise, the salad will become too watery.
- Make the dressing in advance and keep it in the fridge for whenever you crave this spicy cucumber salad.
- Make slight changes to either the spiciness or sweetness of the salad dressing based on taste (make it your own).
- Liquid aminos: it's gluten-free, contain less salt, no chemical preservatives, and is a healthier alternative to soy sauce. Coconut aminos and gluten-free Tamari sauce are also great options.
- Onions: I prefer the milder taste of a shallot, but red onion is a great alternative but will come with a stronger oniony taste.
- Olive oil: avocado oil is a great alternative.
- Refrigerate: Store this Spicy Cucumber Salad in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Re-toss before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
95kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
591mg
(25%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
232IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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