Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin the dressing)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a large bowl.
- Add chopped peanuts, cilantro, red onion, and red bell pepper to the cucumbers and toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Thin with water to desired consistency.
- Pour the spicy peanut dressing over the cucumber salad and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra peanuts and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh cucumbers for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spice level of the dressing to your preference.
- Make the salad and dressing separately to avoid sogginess.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- Consider toppings like sesame seeds or sriracha for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg