Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring crisp cucumbers tossed in a creamy-spicy peanut dressing, topped with crushed peanuts and chili flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and garlic until smooth.
- Toss sliced cucumbers in the dressing until evenly coated.
- Add crushed peanuts, cilantro, and red chili flakes; mix gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add a splash of lime juice for brightness.
- Chill for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve cold as a refreshing side or light lunch.
- Sprinkle extra peanuts and chili flakes before serving for crunch and color.
Notes
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Adjust the level of chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg