This spicy cucumber salad is not only delicious, it’s super-simple and quick! The cucumbers are tossed with a tangy, fragrant, spicy dressing, creating a perfect hot weather dish.
Quick & Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe
Why not try this tasty and quick spicy cucumber salad recipe. This is a perfect example of a refreshing dish that packs a punch!Cucumbers are well-known for their beautiful, refreshing flavour. In the summer, you might find yourself drinking chilled cucumber water, or snacking on cucumber sticks with some hummus. If you’re searching for a new way to use this wonderful vegetable, look no further!
Equipment
- Knife
- Small bowl or cup
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers halved and sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic peeled, minced or finely chopped
- 4 tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 4 tbsp lime juice approx. 1 lime
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chilli flakes or more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Add sliced cucumbers into a mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt. Mix well, then set aside in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the dressing. Combine tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, chopped garlic, chilli flakes and ground ginger.
- After half an hour, drain any liquid produced by your cucumbers.
- Stir in the dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy.
Notes
- This is quite a light meal, so if you want to bulk it up, serve it over steamed rice or noodles. Alternatively, it can be a great side salad.
- You can use regular soy sauce instead of tamari provided you don’t have a gluten allergy.
- If you are allergic to sesame, replace sesame oil with peanut oil, pumpkin seeds oil, or hemp seed oil. Garnish with crushed peanuts or fresh coriander instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal
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