Description
Indulge in a refreshing Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts and Chile that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures. This easy-to-prepare dish features crisp, crunchy cucumbers tossed in a creamy peanut sauce, topped with a sprinkle of roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro. The addition of zesty chile oil elevates the flavor profile, making this salad an ideal choice for busy weeknights or as a lively side dish at your next gathering. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious salad that is both satisfying and perfect for warm days. Enjoy it as an appetizer, alongside grilled proteins, or as a topping for rice bowls to add a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Persian cucumbers
- 1/4 cup salted, roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons natural unsalted peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Cut cucumbers into thin spears and toss with salt in a colander; let drain for 10 minutes.
- Chop peanuts, cilantro, and red-pepper flakes together until fine; set aside.
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, grated garlic, and remaining salt until smooth.
- Combine drained cucumbers with peanut sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve half of the salad on a plate, topped with half of the peanut mixture; repeat for the second serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg