Description
Looking for the best spicy cucumber salad? This one is quick, easy, and healthy perfect for summer or everyday meal ideas! Whether you’re craving a simple side or a fresh appetizer, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. A great choice for light lunches, picnics, and quick dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chili oil or hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, garlic, and salt.
- Add the cucumbers and toss until well coated.
- Sprinkle in green onions and sesame seeds, then mix gently.
- Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors develop.
Notes
- Add extra chili oil or red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Persian or English cucumbers work best for crisp texture.
- Add sliced radishes or carrots for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg