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Spicy Cucumber Salad
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:20 Minutes
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Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients
- 5-6 Persian or 2 English cucumbers
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 5-6 Persian or 2 English cucumbers
- 6.39g salt
- 25.56g soy sauce or tamari
- 25.56g rice vinegar
- 12.78g chili garlic sauce, to taste
- 12.78g honey
- 4.26g sesame oil
- 12.78g toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Make this cool, crunchy cucumber salad with a spicy kick. It’s quick, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Perfect as a snack or side dish.
Preparation
STEP 1
Prep cucumbers using your preferred style: lightly smashed into bite-sized pieces, thinly sliced rounds, or hasselback (longer sections thinly sliced without cutting all the way through). Place in a colander, toss with salt, and let sit for 15–20 minutes. Rinse briefly and pat dry.
STEP 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey, and sesame oil until well combined.
STEP 3
Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Finish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Options
Add a splash of lime juice for extra brightness.
Toss in crushed peanuts or cashews for crunch.
For added heat, sprinkle in dried chili flakes (such as gochugaru) or drizzle with chili oil or chili crunch.