Spicy Cucumber Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Spicy Cucumber Salad, a quick and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This salad is not only easy to prepare in just five minutes but also bursting with crunchy cucumbers and a tangy garlic-soy dressing that will leave your taste buds dancing. It’s ideal as a side dish, appetizer, or light snack that the entire family will love. Feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings or add-ins for extra crunch and flavor. Enjoy this healthy, satisfying salad that celebrates fresh ingredients!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini or Persian cucumbers
- 1 green onion (finely sliced)
- Sesame seeds
- 1 ½ tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar or white apple vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
- Wash and dry cucumbers, then trim ends. Slice cucumbers at a 45° angle between chopsticks, creating spirals.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey/maple syrup, minced garlic, and chili flakes until well combined.
- Toss the spiralized cucumbers gently with the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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