5 from 141 votes
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Spicy Cucumber Salad consists of sliced cucumbers tossed in a tangy, savory dressing with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness from agave or maple syrup. Red pepper flakes add a spicy kick, balanced by a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions for garnish. The cucumbers maintain a crisp texture, enhanced by a resting time to meld flavors, making it refreshing and flavorful.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
50 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50
% 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.