Spicy Cucumber Salad: The Best Refreshing Twist for Summer
A refreshing and spicy twist on traditional cucumber salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and slicing the cucumbers thinly.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes to release excess water.
- In a bowl, mix the red chili flakes, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar.
- Rinse and drain the cucumbers, then add them to the dressing.
- Mix well and toss in the chopped green onions.
- Allow the salad to marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced radishes.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing red chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Cucumber Salad, Summer Salad, Refreshing Salad