Description
This Peanut & Chili Oil Cucumber Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish with a perfect balance of flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, spicy chili oil, and nutty peanuts come together in a tangy Asian-inspired dressing.
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (with flakes)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Toppings:
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or batons, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15 minutes. Pat dry and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili oil, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour over cucumbers and toss.
- Add Toppings: Mix in peanuts, green onions, and cilantro. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust chili oil to taste
- Crush cucumbers for extra crunch
- Great with grilled meats or Asian dishes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
