Description
A crisp and refreshing cucumber salad tossed with roasted peanuts and a tangy-sweet sesame-soy dressing—perfect as a quick side or light meal with bold flavors and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place sliced cucumbers, chopped peanuts, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and chili flakes until combined.
- Pour dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with fresh cilantro and serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cashews, almonds, or sunflower seeds as nut alternatives.
- Add grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Include extra vegetables like bell pepper or shredded carrot for more color and crunch.
- Store dressing separately if preparing in advance to keep cucumbers crisp.
- Replace honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
