Spicy Cucumber Salad 🥗
Description:
This zesty Thai-inspired Spicy Cucumber Salad is the perfect accompaniment to Satay, a delicious Thai shishkabob dish typically made with chicken or beef, dipped in savory peanut sauce, and BBQ’d to perfection. Bursting with flavors of fresh cucumbers, zesty red onions, tangy lime juice, and a hint of spicy chili, this vibrant salad adds a refreshing kick to any meal!
- Cook Time: Not specified
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Sauces
- Keywords: Vegetable, Thai, Asian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Spicy, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 64.9
- Fat Content: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 255.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 8.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.5g
- Protein Content: 1.7g
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Review Count: 7
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | English cucumbers |
| 1/2 | Red onion |
| 1-2 | Fresh chili peppers |
| 3 | Fresh lime juice |
| 1 | Soy sauce |
| 1 | Bird’s eye chili, minced |
| 1/4 | Cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts |
Instructions:
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Prepare Cucumbers:
- Cut the English cucumbers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Thinly slice the cucumbers.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, finely chopped red onion, and minced chili peppers.
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Prepare Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and soy sauce.
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Assemble Salad:
- Drizzle the lime-soy dressing over the cucumber mixture.
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Toss Well:
- Gently toss the salad until the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
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Optional Chill:
- If desired, refrigerate the salad for an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Just before serving, garnish the salad with crushed unsalted dry roasted peanuts.
Enjoy this Spicy Cucumber Salad as a vibrant side dish or topping for your favorite Thai-inspired meals! Its refreshing flavors and spicy kick will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Perfect for quick and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Bon appétit! 🌶️🥒