Hey everyone! I’m obsessed with cucumbers – they’re light, refreshing, and always add a satisfying crunch to any dish. This spicy cucumber salad is about to become your new summer favorite. It’s bursting with flavor and perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a quick snack.
The best part? It only takes 5 minutes to whip up! You just need a handful of ingredients like mini cucumbers (Persian cucumbers work too!), green onions for some bite, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes for a kick, and rice vinegar. Plus, a sprinkle of sesame seeds for the finishing touch.
Oh, and did I mention the fun part? We’re making these cucumbers into awesome little accordions! All you need is a sharp knife and a couple of chopsticks. Don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it step-by-step.
This salad is a total crowd-pleaser, healthy, gluten-free, and vegan. Plus, it’s perfect for hot weather because it’s so light and refreshing.
Here’s why you’ll love this recipe:
- Super quick and easy – 5 minutes flat!
- Packed with flavor
- Light and refreshing
- Healthy and vegan
- Fun and impressive spiralized cucumbers
- Great for summer
Ready to give it a try? Let’s get cooking!
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Spicy Cucumber Salad
This spicy cucumber salad is about to become your new summer favorite. It’s bursting with flavor and perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a quick snack.
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 8 mini cucumbers (Persian cucumbers)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Dressing:
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional, adjust for spice)
Instructions
- Prep the Cucumbers: Wash, dry, and trim the ends. Using chopsticks as a guide, slice cucumbers diagonally at a 45-degree angle, stopping at the chopsticks. Flip and slice straight down to create ribbons. Cut ribbons in half and place in a bowl.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste (more soy sauce for salty, more vinegar for tangy).
- Assemble the Salad: Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss gently. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Appetizer, Snack,
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Calories: 48kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
Perfect!!