Description
Crunchy, cool, and bursting with bold flavor — these Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce are the perfect refreshing side with a fiery kick! Thinly sliced English cucumbers are tossed in a creamy, tangy peanut dressing made with soy sauce, garlic, honey, and chili flakes, then topped with toasted peanuts for extra crunch. This dish is quick, vibrant, and packed with umami — a total flavor bomb in every bite! #CucumberSalad #PeanutSauce #SpicySideDish
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Base
- 2 large English cucumbers, sliced about ⅓ inch thick
- ½ teaspoon salt
Spicy Peanut Sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Toppings
- ½ cup chopped peanuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Prep the Cucumbers
- Toss the cucumber slices with salt in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Drain any released liquid and lightly pat the cucumbers dry.
Make the Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- Pour the spicy peanut sauce over the cucumbers and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Top with toasted chopped peanuts and fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a splash of sriracha or a pinch of cayenne.
- Best served cold or at room temperature — perfect for summer!
- Try swapping parsley with cilantro for a more traditional Asian flavor.
- Pairs beautifully with grilled meats, rice dishes, or even noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg