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Spicy Cucumber Salad
Spicy cucumber salad is so easy, flavorful, and makes a great side dish, snack, or garnish! Only 9 ingredients and 25 minutes to prepare. Vegan and easily made gluten-free.
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 fine sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 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
- 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.
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Notes
- Serving suggestions: serve as a side with sandwiches, noodles, and on top of grain bowls. Also delicious on sandwiches, wraps, and burgers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Not freezer-friendly.
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: 4servings
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.