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Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cucumber Salad That's a Crunchy Flavor Burst

This Spicy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, vegan, and gluten-free dish bursting with tangy flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 small Mini or Persian Cucumbers Can substitute with thinly sliced English cucumbers
  • 2 stalks Green Onion Use both white and green parts
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Consider tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar White wine vinegar can be an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can substitute with chili oil if allergic
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be a vegan alternative
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to heat preference

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Mandoline

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by washing and drying the mini or Persian cucumbers thoroughly. Trim the ends and then cut them into spiral slices or thinly using a mandoline.
  2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, pour the dressing over the cucumbers and mix gently until they are well-coated. Top with sliced green onion and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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