Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce
A refreshing cucumber salad with a spicy peanut dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water, or more as needed
- Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, honey, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Whisk in water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Add more water if it’s too thick.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl with the sauce.
- Toss gently to coat the cucumbers evenly.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Adjust the chili garlic sauce to control the spice level.
- For a thicker sauce, use less water.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, peanut sauce, spicy, Asian side dish, vegetarian, no cook
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