Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Spicy Cucumber Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This salad features crunchy cucumbers and green onions tossed in a zesty garlic-soy dressing with a kick of heat from chili flakes. Ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or healthy snack, it can be whipped up in just 5 minutes! Impress your guests or treat yourself to this light yet satisfying salad that’s bursting with flavor and crunch. Customize the spice level to your liking and enjoy a delightful balance of textures that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mini or Persian cucumbers
- 1 green onion
- 1 ½ tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers, then cut off both ends. Slice cucumbers diagonally into spirals using chopsticks for support.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and chili flakes until well combined.
- Transfer the spiraled cucumbers to a mixing bowl and pour the dressing over them. Gently toss to coat without breaking the spirals.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg