Description
If you’re craving a light and invigorating side dish, look no further than this Spicy Cucumber Salad! This vibrant recipe combines crunchy cucumbers with a tangy dressing featuring garlic and a hint of spice, making it the perfect addition to any meal or gathering. With its quick preparation time and fresh flavors, this salad is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy it as a refreshing snack or a zesty accompaniment to grilled dishes, this salad will impress everyone at the table. Discover the joy of whipping up this quick, nutritious salad that brightens up any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini or Persian cucumbers
- 1 green onion
- Sesame seeds
- 1 ½ tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar or white apple vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash and dry cucumbers, cutting off the ends. Slice diagonally at a 45° angle without cutting through entirely, then rotate and slice again for accordion-style pieces.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and chili flakes. Adjust flavors as desired.
- Assemble the Salad: Drizzle dressing over cucumbers and mix gently to combine. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg