Description
This Asian cucumber salad recipe is a refreshing and flavorful dish with a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. The crunchy cucumbers are coated in a delicious dressing and topped with roasted peanuts for an added crunch.
Ingredients
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Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Salad:
- 3 medium cucumbers
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
- 3 green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and salt.
- Assemble the salad: Slice cucumbers and place them in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with roasted peanuts, garnish with green onions, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of rice vinegar for a milder flavor.