Spicy Cucumber Salad
Looking for a light and zesty side dish? Meet your new go-to: Spicy Cucumber Salad. It’s crunchy, refreshing, and layered with bold, bright flavours. Whether you’re planning a BBQ, packing a picnic, or just craving something fun and fresh, this little salad comes through every single time.
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or more to taste
- 1 lime juiced
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Salt to taste
For the Salad
- 4 long English cucumbers thinly sliced
- 2 red Thai hot chili peppers thinly sliced, or more to taste
- 8 green onions thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1 cup fresh mint roughly chopped, plus extra to garnish
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts roughly chopped
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
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In a large bowl, add the cucumbers, the hot peppers, green onions, and mint.
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When ready to eat, pour the dressing over and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with the crushed peanuts and garnish with extra mint if desired.