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Spicy Cucumber Salad

Zesty Spicy Cucumber Salad Ready in Just 5 Minutes!

This Spicy Cucumber Salad is a quick, refreshing dish with vibrant flavors, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mini or Persian Cucumbers Can substitute with thinly sliced English cucumbers
  • 4 tablespoons Green Onion Use both white and green parts
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons Low-sodium Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Substitute with white wine vinegar if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can replace with chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup Use maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to desired heat

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Chopsticks
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers, cut off both ends, and slice diagonally into spirals.
  2. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Combine the spiraled cucumbers in a bowl, pour dressing over, and toss gently to coat.
  4. Add sliced green onions and sesame seeds, toss gently to mix.
  5. Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow to marinate for longer if possible, and consider experimenting with different cucumber varieties for texture.

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