Description
This Valentine Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad brings irresistible flavors and refreshing crunch in every bite. With simple prep and key ingredients, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or healthy snack, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Persian cucumbers
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water
- Optional garnish: Red Fresno pepper slices
- Optional garnish: Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into ¾-inch thick slices.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt and let sit in a colander for 30 minutes to 2 hours to draw out moisture.
- In a bowl, combine garlic, chili oil, and toasted sesame oil, rubbing the garlic into the oils.
- Mix in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and warm water, adjusting to taste.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water, pat dry.
- Combine cucumbers with sauce in a bowl and toss gently to coat.
- Serve in a shallow dish, garnished with pepper slices and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use fresh cucumbers for the best texture.
Longer sweating time results in crunchier cucumbers.
Adjust spice level by varying the amount of chili oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg