Spicy Cucumber Salad

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5 from 12 votes

Spicy Cucumber Salad features crisp cucumber coins tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing made with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, sriracha, and garlic. The salad delivers a refreshing crunch paired with a balanced heat and slight sweetness, making it a flavorful side or topping for various dishes.

Prep Time

10 mins

Additional Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 90 kcal

Course: Side Dish, Salad

Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

1 large English cucumber
½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
1 Tablespoon sesame oil toasted
2 teaspoons soy sauce or certified GF tamari
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons sriracha or similar spicy chile sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 medium cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or gochugaru, Korean chili flakes
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

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Slice the cucumber into ¼-inch thick coins. Place in a large bowl and toss with sea salt. Set aside for 15 minutes. Then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
To make the dressing, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, sriracha, vinegar, garlic, chili flakes, and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust the flavors as desired.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and gently stir. Enjoy now or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Serve as a side with sandwiches, grain bowls, noodles, or burgers for added texture and heat.
Store covered in the fridge up to 4 days; salad tastes best chilled.
Not suitable for freezing as cucumber texture will degrade.

Nutrition Information

Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 290mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Calories	90kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	6g	9%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	290mg	12%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.