Spicy Cucumber Salad
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
Spicy Cucumber Salad
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This Spicy Cucumber Salad has a refreshing crunch and just the right spicy kick, making it the perfect side dish or appetizer. I love that the spicy sauce can be made ahead of time, so when I am ready, I just toss the cucumbers into a large bowl and have a side or snack on the table in about 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 6 mini cucumbers sliced
- 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 toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon Korean chili flakes or red pepper flakes
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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
- I always make sure not to skip the step of salting the cucumbers. The salt helps pull out the extra water from the cucumber slices, which is really important if you want the salad to stay nice and crunchy. Cucumbers are packed with water, and if you skip this step, the salad can turn out soggy instead of crisp. Letting them sit with salt for just a few minutes is key!
- I like to rinse my salted cucumbers in cold water if I want to cut down on the salty taste. I always make sure to dry them well afterward.
- I make sure to slice the cucumbers thin because it helps them stay extra crispy in the salad.
- If I cannot find mini cucumbers, I use Persian or English cucumbers. I just slice them thin so they still have that nice crunch.
- I keep a jar of the sauce in my fridge so I can toss together this salad in minutes whenever I want.
- Hit your whole cucumber a few times with a rolling pin or canned good to give them a different texture and help them absorb the dressing better.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
41kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
574mg
(24%)
Potassium
140mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
164IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition 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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