Marinated Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut and Honey Chili Sauce – Salads don’t have to be boring! Today we’re sharing a delicious marinated cucumber salad with peanuts and honey-chili sauce that will make your taste buds tingle. This flavor-packed salad combines fresh cucumber, crunchy peanuts, and a sweet and spicy honey-chili sauce. This Asian-inspired cucumber salad will be a hit at your next summer barbecue or potluck! Serve it with some crusty bread, and you have an irresistible dish that will please even the pickiest of eaters. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the cucumber salad recipe
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- 1 – 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
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Marinated cucumber salad recipe
Easy and healthy, this marinated cucumber salad is a perfect sweet and spicy combo. Topped with crunchy peanuts and a honey-chili sauce that will leave your taste buds wanting more, this unique twist on a summer salad will take your dinner spread to a whole new level!
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Directions
1. To make the cucumber salad: Wash and cut the cucumbers into 1-inch sections, then into quarters. Season with salt and leave to drain for about 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the honey and chili sauce: in a bowl, mix the rice vinegar, the grated garlic clove, honey, sesame oil, and chili oil.
3. Rinse the cucumber chunks with water to remove excess salt, then pat them dry with a clean dish towel or paper towels
4. Transfer the cucumber to a large salad bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Add a few red chili pepper flakes, chopped peanuts, and sliced spring onion. Serve immediately. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the marinated cucumber salad recipe
- Make sure to salt the cucumber to get the moisture out. This makes the cucumber crunchier and longer-lasting if you want to keep the cucumber salad in your refrigerator for a couple of days.
- You can adjust the spiciness to your liking.
- We like to keep the skin on the cucumbers, but you can totally peel it off.
What kind of cucumber for the cucumber salad recipe?
We used English cucumbers but also recommend using Persian cucumbers, Japanese cucumbers, or Mini cucumbers. Persian cucumbers are small, have thin skin, and are nearly seedless. They are super crunchy, snappy, a little sweet, and less watery. And, because the skin is thin, we don’t need to peel it.
How to keep the cucumber salad leftovers
You can keep marinated cucumber salad leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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