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5 from 5 votes

Spicy cucumber salad

Get ready to turn up the heat on your summer cookouts with the spicy crunch of this irresistible salad. One bite and you'll be hooked!
Course Healthy Salad Recipes
Cuisine Asian
Keyword cucumber salad, spicy cucumber salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 77kcal
Author Lauren Keating

Ingredients

  • 6 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon chili oil
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  • Add rice vinegar and all of the oil. Mix.
  • Cut the cucumber as desired and place them in a large bowl.
  • Add the salt and mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes, then drain away any liquid that has accumulated.
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salted cucumber slices.
  • For the best flavor, let the cucumbers sit in the dressing for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1915mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg