Spicy Cucumber Salad
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5
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Description
This salad combines thin slices of cucumber with a dressing made from salt, minced garlic and ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a sweetener such as agave or maple syrup, along with crushed red pepper flakes for heat. The dressing is allowed to sit before combining with cucumbers, improving flavor integration.
The method preserves cucumber texture by avoiding overly thin slices that could become limp. The salad is garnished with thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and additional red pepper flakes for contrast in flavor and appearance.
This dish suits light meals or as a refreshing side, with the combination of tangy, spicy, and sweet notes complementing the crunchy cucumber base. Preparing the dressing in advance and adjusting seasoning after combining helps customize flavor intensity to preference.
Ingredients
- 6 cucumber sliced or 3 large regular cucumbers, mini
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon agave syrup or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds garnish
- green onions thinly sliced, garnish
- red pepper flakes garnish, crushed
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers. Put them in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl add the salt, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, agave or maple syrup, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to combine.
- Add the dressing to the bowl with the cucumbers and mix well.
- Serve and top with green onions, sesame seeds, and crushed red peppers.
Notes
- Slice cucumbers thick enough to retain crispness and avoid rapid sogginess.
- Make the dressing ahead of time to allow flavors to meld thoroughly before mixing with cucumbers.
- Use a mandoline or slicing tool to achieve uniform cucumber slices quickly and evenly.
- After dressing the cucumbers, adjust seasoning as needed to balance flavors before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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