Spicy Cucumber Salad
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5
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Description
The Spicy Cucumber Salad starts by salting thinly sliced mini cucumbers to draw out excess moisture, preventing sogginess and preserving crispness. After sitting and draining, the cucumbers are tossed with a dressing incorporating garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sriracha, sugar, and various chili powders for layered heat and acidity.
This combination produces a salad with refreshing crunch and a balanced spicy kick. Toasted sesame seeds add a subtle nuttiness, while Korean chili flakes enhance the vibrant color and heat. The salad is suitable for quick serving or refrigeration for up to four days, allowing flavors to meld.
It pairs well with grilled foods or as a spicy side dish in a variety of meals, with thin slicing and the salting step key to retaining ideal texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 cucumber sliced, mini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili oil or chili crunch
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon korean chili flakes or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add the sliced cucumbers and salt to a large bowl, gently stir to combine, and let them sit for 10 minutes; drain any liquid.
- Add the remaining ingredients, and gently stir to combine.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Salting cucumbers is essential to remove water and keep the salad crunchy.
- Rinse salted cucumbers with cold water if you prefer less salt; dry thoroughly before dressing.
- Thin slicing supports crisp texture; mini, Persian, or English cucumbers work well.
- Feel free to prepare the dressing ahead and keep it refrigerated for quick salad assembly.
- Lightly bruising whole cucumbers before slicing can enhance dressing absorption and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 574mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 164IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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