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Spicy Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and spicy salad featuring crisp cucumbers, a zesty dressing, and a kick of heat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
  4. Chop the cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and honey.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha used.

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