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A white bowl filled with spicy peanut cucumber salad, topped with sesame seeds, sits on a gray surface, with wooden chopsticks and a green-striped towel beside it.
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Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers get tossed in a peanut dressing that's creamy, spicy, garlicky, and just a little sweet and the whole thing takes about ten minutes from start to finish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, asian
Keyword: cucumber salad recipe, Peanut Butter Cucumber Salad, Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad, Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad Recipe
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 mandoline optional

Ingredients

  • 2 large english cucumbers finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce or hot sauce of choice
  • 1 tsp gochujang paste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ginger root minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds to garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, to garnish
  • 1 tsp water to thin

Instructions

  • Using your mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers - aim for about an eighth of an inch thick. You want them thin enough to be pliable but not paper-thin so they hold a bit of their structure while still folding gently.
    If you don’t have a mandoline, use a sharp knife to carefully slice the cucumbers as evenly as possible, aiming for about an eighth of an inch thick. Take your time to keep slices uniform.
  • Once you've sliced your cucumbers, add them to a large mixing bowl and set them aside while you prepare your dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, gochujang, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger and a tsp of water.
    Whisk until the mixture is smooth, and the peanut butter is fully mixed in and smooth.
    Alternatively, place all these ingredients into a small blender or food processor, adding the garlic, ginger, and chives whole, and pulse until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers in the bowl. Toss thoroughly until all the cucumber slices are evenly coated.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chives and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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