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Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad

Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad

A refreshing Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad with a creamy dressing and crunchy peanuts, perfect for a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons Asian chile-garlic paste or sambal oelek
  • 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Salad

  • 2 medium English cucumbers (about 12 ounces each), sliced crosswise into ¼-inch thick rounds
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (coarsely chopped, about ½ small bunch)
  • 0.5 cup salted, roasted peanuts (coarsely chopped)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons Asian chile-garlic paste, 1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using together in a large bowl. The dressing will be on the thicker side.
  • Add 2 sliced medium English cucumbers, ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, and ½ cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted peanuts. Toss together with a flexible spatula until all the cucumbers are evenly coated with the sauce. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired. This salad is best eaten immediately.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh for optimal flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cucumbers, easy recipes, Healthy Salad, salad, Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad, Vegetarian
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