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Quick Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

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A fresh and crunchy cucumber salad with a spicy, sweet, and tangy dressing that can be prepared in under 10 minutes.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 Persian or English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes or Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, garlic, chili flakes or Sriracha, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
  2. Toss everything together until well coated.
  3. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
  4. Top with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Best served cold. Add extra vegetables or herbs based on what you have on hand for more texture.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg