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Spicy Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and zesty salad featuring crisp cucumbers and a spicy dressing, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 medium cucumbers sliced thinly
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha.

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