Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers before adding them to a large bowl.
- Add chopped red onion and cilantro to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss gently, and sprinkle peanuts on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast peanuts lightly before chopping.
- Adjust honey to your desired sweetness.
- Remove cucumber seeds for a milder flavor.
- Best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Add protein like grilled chicken or tofu for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg