Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce: A Fresh, Easy Delight
A refreshing cucumber salad paired with a spicy peanut sauce, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly and place them in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sesame oil, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture.
- Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Add more chili paste for extra heat.
- Can substitute with almond butter for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg